GJL
Jijel
Algeria
9,746 km
6,056 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,746 km
6,056 mi / 5,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
43°
northeast

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GJL ICN
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GJL ICN
ICAO Code DAAV RKSI
City Jijel Seoul
Country Algeria South Korea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Seoul
Elevation 36 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 37.470000, 126.450000

Jijel (GJL) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,746 kilometers (6,056 miles / 5,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Algeria 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 00:00 in Jijel, it's 08:00 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 Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 316° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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