Seoul to Addis Ababa
11h 51m The flight from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) covers 9,196 km (5,714 miles) and takes approximately 11h 51m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 276°, passing near 30.6° N, 76.7° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 16h 43m | 17h 08m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 47m | 12h 13m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 13m | 10h 38m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 49m | 11h 14m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ICN | ADD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Incheon International Airport | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport |
| City | Seoul | Addis Ababa |
| Country | South Korea | Ethiopia |
| ICAO | RKSI | HAAB |
| Coordinates | 37.4691, 126.451 | 8.9779, 38.7993 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 7,630 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Seoul to Addis Ababa?
A non-stop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) takes about 11h 51m. The great-circle distance is 9,196 km (5,714 miles, 4,965 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 276°.
How far is Seoul from Addis Ababa?
9,196 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,714 miles or 4,965 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ICN and ADD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,196 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 51m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.