ICN
Seoul
South Korea
13,448 km
8,356 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
13,448 km
8,356 mi / 7,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN SFL
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code ICN SFL
ICAO Code RKSI GVSF
City Seoul Sao Filipe
Country South Korea Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Seoul Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 23 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 14.880000, -24.480000

Seoul (ICN) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 13,448 kilometers (8,356 miles / 7,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 05:39 in Seoul, it's 19:39 in Sao Filipe. With a 10-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 Sao Filipe (SFL) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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