# Distance from Seoul (ICN) to Makabana (KMK)

> 12,333 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,333 km / 7,664 mi / 6,659 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 282° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 51° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → Congo
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 04:15 in Seoul, it's 20:15 in Makabana)
- **Elevation difference**: 472 ft (KMK 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

### [Makabana Airport (KMK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kmk-makabana-makabana-airport/1ef266de-d6ac-694a-9924-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Makabana, Congo
- ICAO: FCPA
- Timezone: Africa/Brazzaville
- Coordinates: -3.480000, 12.620000
- Elevation: 495 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 04:15 in Seoul, it's 20:15 in Makabana.
With a 8-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)
- [Makabana Airport (KMK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kmk-makabana-makabana-airport/1ef266de-d6ac-694a-9924-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)