ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,807 km
6,094 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
9,807 km
6,094 mi / 5,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ICN SEE
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code ICN SEE
ICAO Code RKSI KSEE
City Seoul San Diego/El Cajon
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 32.830000, -116.970000

Seoul (ICN) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 9,807 kilometers (6,094 miles / 5,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 06:02 in Seoul, it's 13:02 in San Diego/El Cajon. 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 San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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