The flight distance from Jeongseok Airport (JDG) in Jeongseok Airport, South Korea to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,369 kilometers (5,822 miles / 5,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 12:31 in Jeongseok Airport, it's 19:31 in San Francisco. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,158 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Jeongseok Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Jeongseok Airport (JDG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.