BUO
Burao
Somalia
8,565 km
5,322 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,565 km
5,322 mi / 4,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
54°
northeast

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BUO ICN
Airport Name Burao Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BUO ICN
ICAO Code HCMV RKSI
City Burao Seoul
Country Somalia South Korea
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Seoul
Elevation 3,400 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 37.470000, 126.450000

Burao (BUO) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,565 kilometers (5,322 miles / 4,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Somalia 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 19:43 in Burao, it's 01:43 in Seoul. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,377 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Burao Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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