DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
9,199 km
5,716 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,199 km
5,716 mi / 4,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
53°
northeast

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DBM ICN
Airport Name Debra Marcos Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code DBM ICN
ICAO Code HADM RKSI
City Debra Marcos Seoul
Country Ethiopia South Korea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Seoul
Elevation 8,136 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, 37.720000 37.470000, 126.450000

Debra Marcos (DBM) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,199 kilometers (5,716 miles / 4,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Ethiopia 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 22:54 in Debra Marcos, it's 04:54 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 8,113 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Debra Marcos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Debra Marcos (DBM) follows a heading of 277° (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 Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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