BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
12,015 km
7,466 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,015 km
7,466 mi / 6,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Harare
Heading
56°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BUQ ICN
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BUQ ICN
ICAO Code FVBU RKSI
City Bulawayo Seoul
Country Zimbabwe South Korea
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,359 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 37.470000, 126.450000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,015 kilometers (7,466 miles / 6,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Zimbabwe with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:48 in Bulawayo, it's 07:48 in Seoul. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,336 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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