GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
9,972 km
6,197 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,972 km
6,197 mi / 5,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
322°
northwest

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GIS ICN
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GIS ICN
ICAO Code NZGS RKSI
City Gisborne Seoul
Country New Zealand South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Seoul
Elevation 15 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 37.470000, 126.450000

Gisborne (GIS) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,972 kilometers (6,197 miles / 5,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 New Zealand with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:34 in Gisborne, it's 00:34 in Seoul. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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