ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,171 km
7,562 miles
XBO
Boulsa
Burkina Faso
Distance
12,171 km
7,562 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
304°
northwest

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ICN XBO
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Boulsa Airport
IATA Code ICN XBO
ICAO Code RKSI DFEA
City Seoul Boulsa
Country South Korea Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 23 ft 984 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 12.650000, -0.570000

Seoul (ICN) to Boulsa (XBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Boulsa Airport (XBO) in Boulsa, Burkina Faso is 12,171 kilometers (7,562 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 17:02 in Seoul, it's 08:02 in Boulsa. 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 Boulsa (XBO) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 42° (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 Boulsa Airport (XBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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