ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,891 km
8,010 miles
TKD
Sekondi-Takoradi
Ghana
Distance
12,891 km
8,010 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
299°
west northwest

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ICN TKD
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Takoradi Airport
IATA Code ICN TKD
ICAO Code RKSI DGTK
City Seoul Sekondi-Takoradi
Country South Korea Ghana
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Accra
Elevation 23 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 4.900000, -1.770000

Seoul (ICN) to Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana is 12,891 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Ghana. 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 23:05 in Seoul, it's 14:05 in Sekondi-Takoradi. With a 9-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 Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 44° (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 Takoradi Airport (TKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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