GMP
Seoul
South Korea
11,071 km
6,879 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
11,071 km
6,879 mi / 5,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
16°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GMP JFK
Airport Name Gimpo International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code GMP JFK
ICAO Code RKSS KJFK
City Seoul New York
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 37.560000, 126.790000 40.640000, -73.780000

Seoul (GMP) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 11,071 kilometers (6,879 miles / 5,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in Seoul, it's 09:57 in New York. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Seoul (GMP) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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