HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
12,472 km
7,749 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,472 km
7,749 mi / 6,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
58°
east northeast

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HRS ICN
Airport Name Harrismith Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code HRS ICN
ICAO Code FAHR RKSI
City Harrismith Seoul
Country South Africa South Korea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,585 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -28.240000, 29.110000 37.470000, 126.450000

Harrismith (HRS) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,472 kilometers (7,749 miles / 6,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 South Africa 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 13:50 in Harrismith, it's 20:50 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 5,562 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Harrismith Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Harrismith (HRS) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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