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LGA to SSN: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Seoul East (Seoul Air Base (K-16))
6,872 mi
11,059 km · 5,971 nm
13h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,872 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 56m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, 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 LGA
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 LGA from SSN?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Seoul East (SSN) is 6,872 miles (11,059 km, 5,971 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to SSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 56m 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 New York and Seoul East?
Seoul East is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to SSN?
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