ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,850 km
6,121 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
9,850 km
6,121 mi / 5,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
143°
southeast

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ICN WHK
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code ICN WHK
ICAO Code RKSI NZWK
City Seoul N/A
Country South Korea New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 23 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Seoul (ICN) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 9,850 kilometers (6,121 miles / 5,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:18 in Seoul, it's 07:18 in Whakatane Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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