ICN
Seoul
South Korea
7,170 km
4,455 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
7,170 km
4,455 mi / 3,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
288°
west northwest

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ICN XIJ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code ICN XIJ
ICAO Code RKSI OKAJ
City Seoul Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country South Korea Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 23 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 28.930000, 47.790000

Seoul (ICN) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 7,170 kilometers (4,455 miles / 3,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:02 in Seoul, it's 08:02 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. 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.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 60° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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