ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,503 km
5,905 miles
KMU
Kisimayu Airport
Somalia
Distance
9,503 km
5,905 mi / 5,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
266°
west

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ICN KMU
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Kisimayu Airport
IATA Code ICN KMU
ICAO Code RKSI HCMK
City Seoul N/A
Country South Korea Somalia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 23 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -0.380000, 42.460000

Seoul (ICN) to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) in Kisimayu Airport, Somalia is 9,503 kilometers (5,905 miles / 5,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Somalia. 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 02:15 in Seoul, it's 20:15 in Kisimayu Airport. With a 6-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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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