ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,165 km
5,695 miles
MWE
Merowe
Sudan
Distance
9,165 km
5,695 mi / 4,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
287°
west northwest

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ICN MWE
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Merowe Airport
IATA Code ICN MWE
ICAO Code RKSI HSMR
City Seoul Merowe
Country South Korea Sudan
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 23 ft 846 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 18.450000, 31.830000

Seoul (ICN) to Merowe (MWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan is 9,165 kilometers (5,695 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Sudan. 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 07:00 in Seoul, it's 00:00 in Merowe. 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.

The return flight from Merowe (MWE) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Merowe Airport (MWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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