South Africa
South KoreaJohannesburg (JNB) to Seoul (ICN) shipping route.
13,041 km by air, about 17 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Johannesburg (JNB) and Seoul (ICN)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Johannesburg (JNB)AirSeoul (ICN)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,041 km (8,103 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,420 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Johannesburg (JNB) to Seoul (ICN) shipping route by air
Johannesburg to Seoul by air: flight distance 13,041 km, heading north east from South Africa to South Korea. The shortest line over the globe is 12,420 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 17 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for JNB to ICN this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Johannesburg to Seoul saves money. The shipment crosses from South Africa into South Korea, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in this directory, Seoul (ICN) is the 52nd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Johannesburg: Auckland (12,778 km), Shanghai (12,375 km) and Beijing (12,294 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Seoul (ICN)?
13,041 km along the flight path (12,420 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Seoul (ICN)?
About 17 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Seoul (ICN) to Johannesburg (JNB) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Tokyo (NRT) to Seoul (ICN)1,320 km
Taipei (TPE) to Seoul (ICN)1,537 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.