ICN
Seoul
South Korea
13,493 km
8,384 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
13,493 km
8,384 mi / 7,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
255°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

ICN SBU
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code ICN SBU
ICAO Code RKSI FASB
City Seoul Springbok
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Seoul (ICN) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 13,493 kilometers (8,384 miles / 7,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 21:05 in Seoul, it's 14:05 in Springbok. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,667 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 62° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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