KAG
Gangneung Airport
South Korea
8,205 km
5,098 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,205 km
5,098 mi / 4,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KAG SEA
Airport Name Gangneung Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KAG SEA
ICAO Code RKNN KSEA
City N/A Seattle
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 35 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 37.750000, 128.940000 47.450000, -122.310000

Gangneung Airport (KAG) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gangneung Airport (KAG) in Gangneung Airport, South Korea to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,205 kilometers (5,098 miles / 4,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 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 Gangneung Airport, it's 13:02 in Seattle. 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 Seattle (SEA) to Gangneung Airport (KAG) follows a heading of 309° (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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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