ICN
Seoul
South Korea
13,543 km
8,415 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
13,543 km
8,415 mi / 7,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ICN VRE
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code ICN VRE
ICAO Code RKSI FAVR
City Seoul Vredendal
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Seoul (ICN) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 13,543 kilometers (8,415 miles / 7,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 03:57 in Seoul, it's 20:57 in Vredendal. 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 Vredendal (VRE) 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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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