Distance From Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport to Gimpo International Airport, SKO - GMP Distance

The distance from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is 7294 miles or 11739 kilometers or 6335 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 Sokoto ( Nigeria ) to Seoul ( South Korea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sokoto and Seoul takes around 16 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, Nigeria to Gimpo International Airport, Seoul, South Korea is 16 hours 46 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 • SKO - GMP

Kilometers		11739 km
Statute Miles		7294 miles
Nautical Miles		6335 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 46 minutes

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport to Gimpo International Airport Flight Route Map - SKO to GMP Flight Path

Location of Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport & Gimpo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sokoto to Seoul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sokoto, Nigeria and Seoul, South Korea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SKO - GMP

Time difference between Sokoto (Nigeria) and Seoul (South Korea) is 8 Hours.
Seoul time is 8 Hours ahead of Sokoto.

Location	Local Time
Sokoto (Nigeria)	2026-03-19, 22:43:23 WAT
Seoul (South Korea)	2026-03-20, 06:43:23 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

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO / DNSO) Sokoto, Nigeria

Destination

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