ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,495 km
7,143 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
11,495 km
7,143 mi / 6,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
274°
west

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ICN LBO
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code ICN LBO
ICAO Code RKSI FZVI
City Seoul Lusambo
Country South Korea DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 23 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Seoul (ICN) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 11,495 kilometers (7,143 miles / 6,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 DR Congo. 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 00:34 in Seoul, it's 17:34 in Lusambo. 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 1,384 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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