ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,095 km
6,894 miles
LMB
Salima
Malawi
Distance
11,095 km
6,894 mi / 5,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

ICN LMB
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Salima Airport
IATA Code ICN LMB
ICAO Code RKSI FWSM
City Seoul Salima
Country South Korea Malawi
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 23 ft 1,688 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -13.760000, 34.580000

Seoul (ICN) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 11,095 kilometers (6,894 miles / 5,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Malawi. 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 01:07 in Seoul, it's 18:07 in Salima. 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 1,665 feet between the two airports. Salima Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Salima (LMB) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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