GSQ
Shark El Oweinat International Airport
Egypt
9,144 km
5,682 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,144 km
5,682 mi / 4,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
53°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GSQ ICN
Airport Name Shark El Oweinat International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GSQ ICN
ICAO Code HEOW RKSI
City N/A Seoul
Country Egypt South Korea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 859 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 22.590000, 28.720000 37.470000, 126.450000

Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, Egypt to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,144 kilometers (5,682 miles / 4,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Egypt 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 06:27 in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, it's 12:27 in Seoul. With a 6-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 Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) follows a heading of 293° (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 Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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