ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,213 km
6,967 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
11,213 km
6,967 mi / 6,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
291°
west northwest

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ICN PLF
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code ICN PLF
ICAO Code RKSI FTTP
City Seoul Pala
Country South Korea Chad
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 23 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 9.380000, 14.930000

Seoul (ICN) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 11,213 kilometers (6,967 miles / 6,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Chad. 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 00:24 in Seoul, it's 16:24 in Pala. 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 1,509 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 49° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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