FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
12,152 km
7,551 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,152 km
7,551 mi / 6,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
52°
northeast

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FIH ICN
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code FIH ICN
ICAO Code FZAA RKSI
City Kinshasa Seoul
Country DR Congo South Korea
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,027 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 37.470000, 126.450000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,152 kilometers (7,551 miles / 6,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 DR Congo 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 02:15 in Kinshasa, it's 10:15 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,004 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Ndjili International Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 280° (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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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