ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,265 km
5,757 miles
NDE
Mandera
Kenya
Distance
9,265 km
5,757 mi / 5,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

ICN NDE
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Mandera Airport
IATA Code ICN NDE
ICAO Code RKSI HKMA
City Seoul Mandera
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 805 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 3.930000, 41.850000

Seoul (ICN) to Mandera (NDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Mandera Airport (NDE) in Mandera, Kenya is 9,265 kilometers (5,757 miles / 5,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 20:22 in Seoul, it's 14:22 in Mandera. 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 Mandera (NDE) 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 Mandera Airport (NDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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