GAS
Garissa
Kenya
9,756 km
6,062 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,756 km
6,062 mi / 5,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
52°
northeast

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GAS ICN
Airport Name Garissa Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GAS ICN
ICAO Code HKGA RKSI
City Garissa Seoul
Country Kenya South Korea
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Seoul
Elevation 475 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 37.470000, 126.450000

Garissa (GAS) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,756 kilometers (6,062 miles / 5,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Kenya 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 02:09 in Garissa, it's 08:09 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.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 268° (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 Garissa Airport (GAS) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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