ICN
Seoul
South Korea
13,048 km
8,108 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
13,048 km
8,108 mi / 7,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
315°
northwest

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ICN SBI
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code ICN SBI
ICAO Code RKSI GUSB
City Seoul Koundara
Country South Korea Guinea
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Conakry
Elevation 23 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 12.570000, -13.360000

Seoul (ICN) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 13,048 kilometers (8,108 miles / 7,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Guinea. 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 00:32 in Seoul, it's 15:32 in Koundara. With a 9-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 Koundara (SBI) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 35° (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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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