ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,968 km
5,572 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
8,968 km
5,572 mi / 4,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN LAQ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code ICN LAQ
ICAO Code RKSI HLLQ
City Seoul Al Bayda'
Country South Korea Libya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 23 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 32.790000, 21.960000

Seoul (ICN) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 8,968 kilometers (5,572 miles / 4,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with Libya. 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 16:18 in Seoul, it's 09:18 in Al Bayda'. 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 2,134 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 51° (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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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