ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,316 km
7,031 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
11,316 km
7,031 mi / 6,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
284°
west northwest

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ICN LIE
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code ICN LIE
ICAO Code RKSI FZFA
City Seoul Libenge
Country South Korea DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 23 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 3.630000, 18.630000

Seoul (ICN) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 11,316 kilometers (7,031 miles / 6,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 20:34 in Seoul, it's 12:34 in Libenge. With a 8-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 1,102 feet between the two airports. Libenge Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) 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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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