ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,687 km
7,883 miles
NOV
Huambo
Angola
Distance
12,687 km
7,883 mi / 6,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

ICN NOV
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Nova Lisboa Airport
IATA Code ICN NOV
ICAO Code RKSI FNHU
City Seoul Huambo
Country South Korea Angola
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Luanda
Elevation 23 ft 5,587 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -12.810000, 15.760000

Seoul (ICN) to Huambo (NOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola is 12,687 kilometers (7,883 miles / 6,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Angola. 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 09:13 in Seoul, it's 01:13 in Huambo. 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 5,564 feet between the two airports. Nova Lisboa Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Huambo (NOV) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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