PHX
Phoenix
United States
10,040 km
6,238 miles
SSN
Seoul Air Base
South Korea
Distance
10,040 km
6,238 mi / 5,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Phoenix
Heading
317°
northwest

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PHX SSN
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Seoul Air Base
IATA Code PHX SSN
ICAO Code KPHX RKSM
City Phoenix N/A
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,135 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 37.450000, 127.110000

Phoenix (PHX) to Seoul Air Base (SSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Seoul Air Base (SSN) in Seoul Air Base, South Korea is 10,040 kilometers (6,238 miles / 5,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:41 in Phoenix, it's 20:41 in Seoul Air Base. With a 16-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 1,043 feet between the two airports. Seoul Air Base sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Seoul Air Base (SSN) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Seoul Air Base (SSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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