ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,183 km
7,570 miles
PZL
Phinda
South Africa
Distance
12,183 km
7,570 mi / 6,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
249°
west southwest

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ICN PZL
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Zulu Inyala Airport
IATA Code ICN PZL
ICAO Code RKSI FADQ
City Seoul Phinda
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -27.850000, 32.310000

Seoul (ICN) to Phinda (PZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) in Phinda, South Africa is 12,183 kilometers (7,570 miles / 6,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 South Africa. 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 18:28 in Seoul, it's 11:28 in Phinda. 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 Phinda (PZL) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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