ICN
Seoul
South Korea
13,539 km
8,413 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
13,539 km
8,413 mi / 7,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ICN ROD
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code ICN ROD
ICAO Code RKSI FARS
City Seoul Robertson
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Seoul (ICN) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 13,539 kilometers (8,413 miles / 7,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 08:27 in Seoul, it's 01:27 in Robertson. 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 Robertson (ROD) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 63° (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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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