HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
5,686 km
3,533 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
5,686 km
3,533 mi / 3,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
67°
east northeast

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HEA ICN
Airport Name Herat Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code HEA ICN
ICAO Code OAHR RKSI
City N/A Seoul
Country Afghanistan South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Seoul
Elevation 3,206 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 37.470000, 126.450000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 5,686 kilometers (3,533 miles / 3,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Afghanistan with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Herat Airport, it's 20:53 in Seoul. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,183 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 287° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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