# Distance from Seoul (ICN) to Kalabo (KLB)

> 12,220 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,220 km / 7,593 mi / 6,598 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 266° (west)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → Zambia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 06:31 in Seoul, it's 23:31 in Kalabo)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,427 ft (KLB is higher than ICN)

## Airports

### [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Seoul, South Korea
- ICAO: RKSI
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 37.470000, 126.450000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Kalabo Airport (KLB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/klb-kalabo-kalabo-airport/1ef266de-da74-6398-91ad-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kalabo, Zambia
- ICAO: FLKL
- Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
- Coordinates: -15.000000, 22.650000
- Elevation: 3,450 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:31 in Seoul, it's 23:31 in Kalabo.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kalabo Airport (KLB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/klb-kalabo-kalabo-airport/1ef266de-da74-6398-91ad-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)