ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,097 km
7,517 miles
LCD
Louis Trichardt
South Africa
Distance
12,097 km
7,517 mi / 6,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
255°
west southwest

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ICN LCD
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Louis Trichardt Airport
IATA Code ICN LCD
ICAO Code RKSI FALO
City Seoul Louis Trichardt
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -23.060000, 29.860000

Seoul (ICN) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 12,097 kilometers (7,517 miles / 6,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 00:10 in Seoul, it's 17:10 in Louis Trichardt. 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 3,002 feet between the two airports. Louis Trichardt Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Louis Trichardt (LCD) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 56° (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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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