ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,023 km
6,228 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
10,023 km
6,228 mi / 5,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
265°
west

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ICN UKA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code ICN UKA
ICAO Code RKSI HKUK
City Seoul Ukunda
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Seoul (ICN) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 10,023 kilometers (6,228 miles / 5,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 12:07 in Seoul, it's 06:07 in Ukunda. 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.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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