ICN
Seoul
South Korea
13,016 km
8,088 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
13,016 km
8,088 mi / 7,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
272°
west

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ICN SDD
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code ICN SDD
ICAO Code RKSI FNUB
City Seoul Lubango
Country South Korea Angola
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Luanda
Elevation 23 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Seoul (ICN) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 13,016 kilometers (8,088 miles / 7,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Angola. 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 01:02 in Seoul, it's 17:02 in Lubango. 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 5,755 feet between the two airports. Lubango Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lubango (SDD) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 55° (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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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