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MPK to SSC: distance & flight time
Mokpo (Mokpo Heliport) → Sumter (Shaw Air Force Base)
7,380 mi
11,877 km · 6,413 nm
14h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,380 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 56m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MPK — Mokpo Heliport · Mokpo, South Korea
- SSC — Shaw Air Force Base · Sumter, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MPK
- MWX · Muan International Airport16 mi away
- KWJ · Gwangju Airport35 mi away
- RSU · Yeosu Airport70 mi away
- KUV · Kunsan Air Base80 mi away
Near SSC
- MMT · Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base19 mi away
- CDN · Woodward Field22 mi away
- CUB · Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport30 mi away
- HVS · Hartsville Regional Airport36 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MPK from SSC?
The flight distance from Mokpo (MPK) to Sumter (SSC) is 7,380 miles (11,877 km, 6,413 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MPK to SSC?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 56m 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 MPK to SSC?
Nonstop service on MPK–SSC 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 14h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Mokpo and Sumter?
Sumter is 14 hours behind Mokpo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MPK to SSC?
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Why are some MPK to SSC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MPK–SSC 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.