COO
Cotonou
Benin
12,453 km
7,738 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,453 km
7,738 mi / 6,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
45°
northeast

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COO ICN
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code COO ICN
ICAO Code DBBB RKSI
City Cotonou Seoul
Country Benin South Korea
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 19 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 37.470000, 126.450000

Cotonou (COO) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,453 kilometers (7,738 miles / 6,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Benin 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 10:26 in Cotonou, it's 18:26 in Seoul. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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