LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,908 km
5,535 miles
SSN
Seoul Air Base
South Korea
Distance
8,908 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
40°
northeast

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LGW SSN
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Seoul Air Base
IATA Code LGW SSN
ICAO Code EGKK RKSM
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 202 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 37.450000, 127.110000

London (LGW) to Seoul Air Base (SSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Seoul Air Base (SSN) in Seoul Air Base, South Korea is 8,908 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Kingdom with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:45 in London, it's 07:45 in Seoul Air Base. With a 9-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 London (LGW) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Seoul Air Base (SSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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