The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 11,599 kilometers (7,207 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 01:26 in Seoul, it's 17:26 in Mbandaka. With a 8-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 1,017 feet between the two airports. Mbandaka Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Mbandaka (MDK) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.