ICN
Seoul
South Korea
12,285 km
7,633 miles
ULD
Ulundi
South Africa
Distance
12,285 km
7,633 mi / 6,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
249°
west southwest

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ICN ULD
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
IATA Code ICN ULD
ICAO Code RKSI FAUL
City Seoul Ulundi
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -28.320000, 31.420000

Seoul (ICN) to Ulundi (ULD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) in Ulundi, South Africa is 12,285 kilometers (7,633 miles / 6,633 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 03:04 in Seoul, it's 20:04 in Ulundi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,697 feet between the two airports. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Ulundi (ULD) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 58° (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 Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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