GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
11,833 km
7,352 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
11,833 km
7,352 mi / 6,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
42°
northeast

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GAQ ICN
Airport Name Gao Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GAQ ICN
ICAO Code GAGO RKSI
City N/A Seoul
Country Mali South Korea
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Seoul
Elevation 870 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 16.250000, -0.010000 37.470000, 126.450000

Gao Airport (GAQ) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 11,833 kilometers (7,352 miles / 6,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Mali 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 08:23 in Gao Airport, it's 17:23 in Seoul. With a 9-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 Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 306° (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 Gao Airport (GAQ) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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