EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
12,270 km
7,624 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,270 km
7,624 mi / 6,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
58°
east northeast

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EMG ICN
Airport Name Empangeni Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code EMG ICN
ICAO Code FAEM RKSI
City Empangeni Seoul
Country South Africa South Korea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Seoul
Elevation 251 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 37.470000, 126.450000

Empangeni (EMG) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,270 kilometers (7,624 miles / 6,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 14:18 in Empangeni, it's 21:18 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 Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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