# Distance from Seoul (GMP) to Phoenix (PHX)

> 10,051 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,051 km / 6,246 mi / 5,427 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 317° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 03:21 in Seoul, it's 11:21 in Phoenix)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,077 ft (PHX is higher than GMP)

## Airports

### [Gimpo International Airport (GMP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmp-seoul-gimpo-international-airport/1ef266df-8e1d-67f0-9b6a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Seoul, South Korea
- ICAO: RKSS
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 37.560000, 126.790000
- Elevation: 58 ft

### [Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phx-phoenix-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport/1ef266df-32a8-6c76-a19e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Phoenix, United States
- ICAO: KPHX
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Coordinates: 33.430000, -112.010000
- Elevation: 1,135 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:21 in Seoul, it's 11:21 in Phoenix.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Gimpo International Airport (GMP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmp-seoul-gimpo-international-airport/1ef266df-8e1d-67f0-9b6a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phx-phoenix-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport/1ef266df-32a8-6c76-a19e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)