ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,595 km
6,583 miles
IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
Distance
10,595 km
6,583 mi / 5,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
278°
west

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Airport Comparison

ICN IRP
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Matari Airport
IATA Code ICN IRP
ICAO Code RKSI FZJH
City Seoul N/A
Country South Korea DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 23 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 2.830000, 27.590000

Seoul (ICN) to Matari Airport (IRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo is 10,595 kilometers (6,583 miles / 5,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Korea with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:12 in Seoul, it's 00:12 in Matari Airport. 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 2,415 feet between the two airports. Matari Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Matari Airport (IRP) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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