CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
12,080 km
7,506 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,080 km
7,506 mi / 6,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
48°
northeast

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CBQ ICN
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code CBQ ICN
ICAO Code DNCA RKSI
City Calabar Seoul
Country Nigeria South Korea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Seoul
Elevation 210 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 37.470000, 126.450000

Calabar (CBQ) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,080 kilometers (7,506 miles / 6,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Nigeria 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 17:24 in Calabar, it's 01:24 in Seoul. With a 8-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 Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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