ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,871 km
6,755 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
10,871 km
6,755 mi / 5,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

ICN MBI
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Mbeya Airport
IATA Code ICN MBI
ICAO Code RKSI HTMB
City Seoul Mbeya
Country South Korea Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 23 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Seoul (ICN) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 10,871 kilometers (6,755 miles / 5,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Tanzania. 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 21:09 in Seoul, it's 15:09 in Mbeya. 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 5,577 feet between the two airports. Mbeya Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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