KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
9,904 km
6,154 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,904 km
6,154 mi / 5,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
49°
northeast

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KUV SAN
Airport Name Kunsan Air Base San Diego International Airport
IATA Code KUV SAN
ICAO Code RKJK KSAN
City Kunsan San Diego
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 29 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 35.900000, 126.620000 32.730000, -117.190000

Kunsan (KUV) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,904 kilometers (6,154 miles / 5,348 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 03:24 in Kunsan, it's 10:24 in San Diego. 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 (SAN) to Kunsan (KUV) follows a heading of 313° (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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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