Distance From Welkom Airport to Incheon International Airport

The distance from Welkom Airport () to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is 7868 miles or 12662 kilometers or 6833 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 Welkom ( South Africa ) to Seoul ( South Korea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Welkom and Seoul takes around 18 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Welkom Airport, Welkom, South Africa to Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea is 18 hours 5 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 • - ICN

Kilometers		12662 km
Statute Miles		7868 miles
Nautical Miles		6833 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 5 minutes

Welkom Airport to Incheon International Airport Flight Route Map - to ICN Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ICN

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

Location	Local Time
Welkom (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:12:29 SAST
Seoul (South Korea)	2026-02-07, 16:12:29 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

Welkom Airport ( / FAWM) Welkom, South Africa

Destination

Incheon International Airport (ICN / RKSI) Seoul, South Korea