SFO
San Francisco
United States
8,987 km
5,584 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
8,987 km
5,584 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
311°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

SFO WJU
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code SFO WJU
ICAO Code KSFO RKNW
City San Francisco Wonju
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Seoul
Elevation 13 ft 329 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 37.440000, 127.960000

San Francisco (SFO) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 8,987 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 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 04:23 in San Francisco, it's 20:23 in Wonju. 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.

The return flight from Wonju (WJU) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 49° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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