AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
12,954 km
8,049 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,954 km
8,049 mi / 6,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
61°
east northeast

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AFD ICN
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code AFD ICN
ICAO Code FAPA RKSI
City Port Alfred Seoul
Country South Africa South Korea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Seoul
Elevation 307 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 37.470000, 126.450000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,954 kilometers (8,049 miles / 6,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Africa with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Port Alfred, it's 07:23 in Seoul. 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 Seoul (ICN) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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