ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,004 km
6,216 miles
MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
Distance
10,004 km
6,216 mi / 5,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
265°
west

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ICN MBA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Mombasa Moi International Airport
IATA Code ICN MBA
ICAO Code RKSI HKMO
City Seoul Mombasa
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 200 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -4.030000, 39.590000

Seoul (ICN) to Mombasa (MBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya is 10,004 kilometers (6,216 miles / 5,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Kenya. 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 09:25 in Seoul, it's 03:25 in Mombasa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Mombasa (MBA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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