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HOU to SSN: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Seoul East (Seoul Air Base (K-16))
7,051 mi
11,348 km · 6,128 nm
14h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,051 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 18m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- SSN — Seoul Air Base (K-16) · Seoul East, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near SSN
- ICN · Incheon International Airport36 mi away
- SWU · Suwon Airport15 mi away
- GMP · Gimpo International Airport19 mi away
- OSN · Osan Air Base25 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from SSN?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Seoul East (SSN) is 7,051 miles (11,348 km, 6,128 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to SSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Houston and Seoul East?
Seoul East is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to SSN?
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