ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,596 km
7,827 miles
LRB
Leribe
Lesotho
Distance
12,596 km
7,827 mi / 6,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
251°
west southwest

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ICN LRB
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Leribe Airport
IATA Code ICN LRB
ICAO Code RKSI FXLR
City Seoul Leribe
Country South Korea Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Maseru
Elevation 23 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -28.860000, 28.050000

Seoul (ICN) to Leribe (LRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Leribe Airport (LRB) in Leribe, Lesotho is 12,596 kilometers (7,827 miles / 6,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Lesotho. 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 17:12 in Seoul, it's 10:12 in Leribe. 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 5,327 feet between the two airports. Leribe Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leribe (LRB) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Leribe Airport (LRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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