ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,901 km
7,395 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
11,901 km
7,395 mi / 6,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
303°
west northwest

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ICN NIM
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code ICN NIM
ICAO Code RKSI DRRN
City Seoul Niamey
Country South Korea Niger
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Niamey
Elevation 23 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 13.480000, 2.180000

Seoul (ICN) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 11,901 kilometers (7,395 miles / 6,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Niger. 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 05:30 in Seoul, it's 21:30 in Niamey. 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.

The return flight from Niamey (NIM) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 43° (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 Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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