ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,729 km
7,910 miles
KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
Distance
12,729 km
7,910 mi / 6,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
317°
northwest

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ICN KED
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Kaedi Airport
IATA Code ICN KED
ICAO Code RKSI GQNK
City Seoul Kaedi
Country South Korea Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 23 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 16.160000, -13.510000

Seoul (ICN) to Kaedi (KED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania is 12,729 kilometers (7,910 miles / 6,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Mauritania. 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 05:30 in Seoul, it's 20:30 in Kaedi. 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 Kaedi (KED) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 34° (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 Kaedi Airport (KED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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