ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,632 km
7,849 miles
JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
Distance
12,632 km
7,849 mi / 6,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ICN JOH
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Port St Johns Airport
IATA Code ICN JOH
ICAO Code RKSI FAPJ
City Seoul Port St Johns
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 1,227 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -31.610000, 29.520000

Seoul (ICN) to Port St Johns (JOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa is 12,632 kilometers (7,849 miles / 6,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Korea with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Seoul, it's 20:30 in Port St Johns. 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 1,204 feet between the two airports. Port St Johns Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Port St Johns (JOH) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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