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KIV to SSN: distance & flight time
Chisinau (Chişinău International Airport) → Seoul East (Seoul Air Base (K-16))
4,731 mi
7,614 km · 4,111 nm
9h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,731 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 45m 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
- KIV — Chişinău International Airport · Chisinau, Moldova
- 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 KIV
- IAS · Iaşi Airport64 mi away
- BZY · Bălți International Airport83 mi away
- ODS · Odessa International Airport90 mi away
- BCM · Bacău Airport100 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 KIV from SSN?
The flight distance from Chisinau (KIV) to Seoul East (SSN) is 4,731 miles (7,614 km, 4,111 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIV to SSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 45m 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 KIV to SSN?
Nonstop service on KIV–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 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Chisinau and Seoul East?
Seoul East is 7 hours ahead of Chisinau.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIV to SSN?
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Why are some KIV to SSN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KIV–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.