LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,892 km
5,525 miles
SSN
Seoul Air Base
South Korea
Distance
8,892 km
5,525 mi / 4,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
40°
northeast

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LHR SSN
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Seoul Air Base
IATA Code LHR SSN
ICAO Code EGLL RKSM
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 83 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 37.450000, 127.110000

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

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Seoul Air Base (SSN) in Seoul Air Base, South Korea is 8,892 kilometers (5,525 miles / 4,801 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 19:58 in London, it's 04:58 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 (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Seoul Air Base (SSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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