ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,972 km
5,575 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
8,972 km
5,575 mi / 4,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
282°
west northwest

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ICN TES
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code ICN TES
ICAO Code RKSI HHTS
City Seoul Tessenei
Country South Korea Eritrea
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Asmara
Elevation 23 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 15.120000, 36.680000

Seoul (ICN) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 8,972 kilometers (5,575 miles / 4,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with Eritrea. 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 00:43 in Seoul, it's 18:43 in Tessenei. With a 6-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 1,995 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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