ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,020 km
7,469 miles
KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
Distance
12,020 km
7,469 mi / 6,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
265°
west

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ICN KMZ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Kaoma Airport
IATA Code ICN KMZ
ICAO Code RKSI FLKO
City Seoul Kaoma
Country South Korea Zambia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 23 ft 3,670 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -14.800000, 24.780000

Seoul (ICN) to Kaoma (KMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia is 12,020 kilometers (7,469 miles / 6,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Zambia. 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 23:20 in Seoul, it's 16:20 in Kaoma. 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 3,647 feet between the two airports. Kaoma Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Kaoma (KMZ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 55° (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 Kaoma Airport (KMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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