ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,254 km
7,615 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
12,254 km
7,615 mi / 6,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
249°
west southwest

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ICN RCB
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code ICN RCB
ICAO Code RKSI FARB
City Seoul Richards Bay
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Seoul (ICN) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 12,254 kilometers (7,615 miles / 6,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 South Africa. 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 22:11 in Seoul, it's 15:11 in Richards Bay. With a 7-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 Richards Bay (RCB) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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