GSS
Belfast
South Africa
12,079 km
7,505 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,079 km
7,505 mi / 6,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
57°
east northeast

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GSS ICN
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GSS ICN
ICAO Code FASE RKSI
City Belfast Seoul
Country South Africa South Korea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,276 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 37.470000, 126.450000

Belfast (GSS) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,079 kilometers (7,505 miles / 6,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 South Africa 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 04:15 in Belfast, it's 11:15 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 1,253 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Sabi Sabi Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 252° (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 Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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