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MSE to SSN: distance & flight time
Manston (Kent International Airport) → Seoul East (Seoul Air Base (K-16))
5,482 mi
8,823 km · 4,764 nm
11h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,482 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 13m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
- 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 MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 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 MSE from SSN?
The flight distance from Manston (MSE) to Seoul East (SSN) is 5,482 miles (8,823 km, 4,764 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MSE to SSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 13m 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 Manston and Seoul East?
Seoul East is 8 hours ahead of Manston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MSE to SSN?
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