BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
13,446 km
8,355 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
13,446 km
8,355 mi / 7,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
37°
northeast

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BTE ICN
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BTE ICN
ICAO Code GFBN RKSI
City Bonthe Seoul
Country Sierra Leone South Korea
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Seoul
Elevation 14 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 37.470000, 126.450000

Bonthe (BTE) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 13,446 kilometers (8,355 miles / 7,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 06:48 in Bonthe, it's 15:48 in Seoul. 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 Seoul (ICN) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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