GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
9,710 km
6,034 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,710 km
6,034 mi / 5,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
45°
northeast

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GAE ICN
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GAE ICN
ICAO Code DTTG RKSI
City Gabes Seoul
Country Tunisia South Korea
Timezone Africa/Tunis Asia/Seoul
Elevation 26 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 37.470000, 126.450000

Gabes (GAE) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,710 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Tunisia 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 17:13 in Gabes, it's 01:13 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 Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 312° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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