GOM
Goma
DR Congo
10,757 km
6,684 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,757 km
6,684 mi / 5,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
52°
northeast

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GOM ICN
Airport Name Goma International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GOM ICN
ICAO Code FZNA RKSI
City Goma Seoul
Country DR Congo South Korea
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,089 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -1.670000, 29.240000 37.470000, 126.450000

Goma (GOM) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,757 kilometers (6,684 miles / 5,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 14:34 in Goma, it's 21:34 in Seoul. With a 7-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 5,066 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Goma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Goma (GOM) follows a heading of 273° (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 Goma International Airport (GOM) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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