ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,181 km
6,947 miles
MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Distance
11,181 km
6,947 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN MIU
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Maiduguri International Airport
IATA Code ICN MIU
ICAO Code RKSI DNMA
City Seoul Maiduguri
Country South Korea Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Lagos
Elevation 23 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 11.860000, 13.080000

Seoul (ICN) to Maiduguri (MIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria is 11,181 kilometers (6,947 miles / 6,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Nigeria. 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 17:00 in Seoul, it's 09:00 in Maiduguri. 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 1,076 feet between the two airports. Maiduguri International Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Maiduguri (MIU) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 48° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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