ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,871 km
6,133 miles
LOK
Lodwar
Kenya
Distance
9,871 km
6,133 mi / 5,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

ICN LOK
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Lodwar Airport
IATA Code ICN LOK
ICAO Code RKSI HKLO
City Seoul Lodwar
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 1,715 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 3.120000, 35.610000

Seoul (ICN) to Lodwar (LOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya is 9,871 kilometers (6,133 miles / 5,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Kenya. 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 08:58 in Seoul, it's 02:58 in Lodwar. With a 6-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 1,692 feet between the two airports. Lodwar Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Lodwar (LOK) 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 Lodwar Airport (LOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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