ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,269 km
5,759 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
9,269 km
5,759 mi / 5,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN MLA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code ICN MLA
ICAO Code RKSI LMML
City Seoul Luqa
Country South Korea Malta
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Malta
Elevation 23 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 35.860000, 14.480000

Seoul (ICN) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 9,269 kilometers (5,759 miles / 5,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Malta. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Seoul, it's 05:19 in Luqa. 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.

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

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