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KBP to SSN: distance & flight time
Kiev (Boryspil International Airport) → Seoul East (Seoul Air Base (K-16))
4,532 mi
7,294 km · 3,938 nm
9h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,532 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KBP — Boryspil International Airport · Kiev, Ukraine
- 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 KBP
- IEV · Kiev Zhuliany International Airport20 mi away
- GML · Gostomel Airport36 mi away
- CEJ · Chernihiv Shestovitsa Airport74 mi away
- CKC · Cherkasy International Airport81 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 KBP from SSN?
The flight distance from Kiev (KBP) to Seoul East (SSN) is 4,532 miles (7,294 km, 3,938 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KBP to SSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KBP to SSN?
Nonstop service on KBP–SSN depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 9h 21m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kiev and Seoul East?
Seoul East is 7 hours ahead of Kiev.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KBP to SSN?
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Why are some KBP to SSN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KBP–SSN tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.