ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,706 km
7,274 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
11,706 km
7,274 mi / 6,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
103°
east southeast

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ICN NUK
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code ICN NUK
ICAO Code RKSI NTGW
City Seoul Nukutavake
Country South Korea French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Seoul (ICN) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 11,706 kilometers (7,274 miles / 6,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:46 in Seoul, it's 03:46 in Nukutavake. With a 19-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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). 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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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