GID
Gitega
Burundi
10,816 km
6,721 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,816 km
6,721 mi / 5,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
53°
northeast

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GID ICN
Airport Name Gitega Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GID ICN
ICAO Code HBBE RKSI
City Gitega Seoul
Country Burundi South Korea
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,741 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 29.910000 37.470000, 126.450000

Gitega (GID) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,816 kilometers (6,721 miles / 5,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Burundi 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 11:27 in Gitega, it's 18:27 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 5,718 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Gitega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Gitega (GID) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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