ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,714 km
6,036 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
9,714 km
6,036 mi / 5,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
271°
west

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ICN RBT
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code ICN RBT
ICAO Code RKSI HKMB
City Seoul Marsabit
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 2.350000, 37.980000

Seoul (ICN) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 9,714 kilometers (6,036 miles / 5,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 23:53 in Seoul, it's 17:53 in Marsabit. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,372 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Marsabit (RBT) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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