ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,569 km
5,946 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
9,569 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
269°
west

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ICN WJR
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code ICN WJR
ICAO Code RKSI HKWJ
City Seoul Wajir
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 1.730000, 40.090000

Seoul (ICN) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 9,569 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 11:33 in Seoul, it's 05:33 in Wajir. 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 Wajir (WJR) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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