ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,905 km
6,154 miles
MYD
Malindi
Kenya
Distance
9,905 km
6,154 mi / 5,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
265°
west

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ICN MYD
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Malindi Airport
IATA Code ICN MYD
ICAO Code RKSI HKML
City Seoul Malindi
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -3.230000, 40.100000

Seoul (ICN) to Malindi (MYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya is 9,905 kilometers (6,154 miles / 5,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 22:26 in Seoul, it's 16:26 in Malindi. 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.

The return flight from Malindi (MYD) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Malindi Airport (MYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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