ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,654 km
5,999 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,654 km
5,999 mi / 5,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
310°
northwest

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ICN WAX
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code ICN WAX
ICAO Code RKSI HLZW
City Seoul Zuwara
Country South Korea Libya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 32.950000, 12.020000

Seoul (ICN) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,654 kilometers (5,999 miles / 5,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Libya. 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 15:33 in Seoul, it's 08:33 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 46° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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