GDI
Melle
Central African Republic
10,630 km
6,605 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,630 km
6,605 mi / 5,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
50°
northeast

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GDI ICN
Airport Name Gordil Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GDI ICN
ICAO Code FEGL RKSI
City Melle Seoul
Country Central African Republic South Korea
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,427 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 9.580000, 21.730000 37.470000, 126.450000

Melle (GDI) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordil Airport (GDI) in Melle, Central African Republic to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,630 kilometers (6,605 miles / 5,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Central African Republic 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 07:39 in Melle, it's 15:39 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,404 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Gordil Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Melle (GDI) follows a heading of 287° (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 Gordil Airport (GDI) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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