HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
8,512 km
5,289 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,512 km
5,289 mi / 4,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
54°
northeast

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HBE ICN
Airport Name Borg El Arab International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code HBE ICN
ICAO Code HEBA RKSI
City Alexandria Seoul
Country Egypt South Korea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 177 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, 29.700000 37.470000, 126.450000

Alexandria (HBE) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,512 kilometers (5,289 miles / 4,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt 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 14:02 in Alexandria, it's 21:02 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.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Alexandria (HBE) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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