GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
12,524 km
7,782 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,524 km
7,782 mi / 6,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
58°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GBE ICN
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GBE ICN
ICAO Code FBSK RKSI
City Gaborone Seoul
Country Botswana South Korea
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Asia/Seoul
Elevation 3,299 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 37.470000, 126.450000

Gaborone (GBE) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,524 kilometers (7,782 miles / 6,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Botswana 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 23:53 in Gaborone, it's 06:53 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 3,276 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 256° (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 Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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