ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,523 km
5,917 miles
WRE
Whangarei Airport
New Zealand
Distance
9,523 km
5,917 mi / 5,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
143°
southeast

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ICN WRE
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Whangarei Airport
IATA Code ICN WRE
ICAO Code RKSI NZWR
City Seoul N/A
Country South Korea New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 23 ft 133 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -35.770000, 174.370000

Seoul (ICN) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Whangarei Airport (WRE) in Whangarei Airport, New Zealand is 9,523 kilometers (5,917 miles / 5,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 02:05 in Seoul, it's 06:05 in Whangarei Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 324° (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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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