SEA
Seattle
United States
8,337 km
5,180 miles
SSN
Seoul Air Base
South Korea
Distance
8,337 km
5,180 mi / 4,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
310°
northwest

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SEA SSN
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Seoul Air Base
IATA Code SEA SSN
ICAO Code KSEA RKSM
City Seattle N/A
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Seoul
Elevation 432 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 37.450000, 127.110000

Seattle (SEA) to Seoul Air Base (SSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Seoul Air Base (SSN) in Seoul Air Base, South Korea is 8,337 kilometers (5,180 miles / 4,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:51 in Seattle, it's 17:51 in Seoul Air Base. With a 17-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 Seoul Air Base (SSN) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Seoul Air Base (SSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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