ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,252 km
7,613 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
12,252 km
7,613 mi / 6,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

ICN MPA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code ICN MPA
ICAO Code RKSI FYKM
City Seoul Mpacha
Country South Korea Namibia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 23 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Seoul (ICN) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 12,252 kilometers (7,613 miles / 6,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Namibia. 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 05:06 in Seoul, it's 22:06 in Mpacha. 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 3,121 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 56° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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