Distance From Bucklands Airport to Gimpo International Airport

The distance from Bucklands Airport () to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is 8079 miles or 13002 kilometers or 7016 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Douglas ( South Africa ) to Seoul ( South Korea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Douglas and Seoul takes around 18 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bucklands Airport, Douglas, South Africa to Gimpo International Airport, Seoul, South Korea is 18 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - GMP

Kilometers		13002 km
Statute Miles		8079 miles
Nautical Miles		7016 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 34 minutes

Bucklands Airport to Gimpo International Airport Flight Route Map - to GMP Flight Path

Location of Bucklands Airport & Gimpo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Douglas to Seoul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Douglas, South Africa and Seoul, South Korea. .

Nonstop flight route between Douglas, South Africa and Seoul, South Korea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GMP

Time difference between Douglas (South Africa) and Seoul (South Korea) is 7 Hours.
Seoul time is 7 Hours ahead of Douglas.

Location	Local Time
Douglas (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 13:51:43 SAST
Seoul (South Korea)	2025-12-15, 20:51:43 KST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bucklands Airport ( / ) Douglas, South Africa

Destination

Gimpo International Airport (GMP / RKSS) Seoul, South Korea