ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,139 km
7,543 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
12,139 km
7,543 mi / 6,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
293°
west northwest

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ICN QOW
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code ICN QOW
ICAO Code RKSI DNIM
City Seoul Owerri
Country South Korea Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Lagos
Elevation 23 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 5.430000, 7.210000

Seoul (ICN) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 12,139 kilometers (7,543 miles / 6,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Nigeria. 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 16:36 in Seoul, it's 08:36 in Owerri. 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 Owerri (QOW) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 47° (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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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