ICN
Seoul
South Korea
13,192 km
8,197 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
13,192 km
8,197 mi / 7,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
311°
northwest

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ICN KBA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code ICN KBA
ICAO Code RKSI GFKB
City Seoul Kabala
Country South Korea Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Freetown
Elevation 23 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 9.640000, -11.520000

Seoul (ICN) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 13,192 kilometers (8,197 miles / 7,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 18:45 in Seoul, it's 09:45 in Kabala. With a 9-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 Kabala (KBA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 37° (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 Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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