ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,068 km
7,499 miles
KOF
Komatipoort
South Africa
Distance
12,068 km
7,499 mi / 6,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ICN KOF
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Komatipoort Airport
IATA Code ICN KOF
ICAO Code RKSI FAKP
City Seoul Komatipoort
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 541 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -25.440000, 31.930000

Seoul (ICN) to Komatipoort (KOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Komatipoort Airport (KOF) in Komatipoort, South Africa is 12,068 kilometers (7,499 miles / 6,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 10:41 in Seoul, it's 03:41 in Komatipoort. 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.

The return flight from Komatipoort (KOF) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 57° (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 Komatipoort Airport (KOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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