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RUD to SSN: distance & flight time
Emam Shahr (Shahroud Airport) → Seoul East (Seoul Air Base (K-16))
3,873 mi
6,234 km · 3,366 nm
8h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,873 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 4m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RUD — Shahroud Airport · Emam Shahr, Iran
- 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 RUD
- GBT · Gorgan Airport51 mi away
- KLM · Kalaleh Airport69 mi away
- SRY · Dasht-e Naz Airport107 mi away
- AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport140 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 RUD from SSN?
The flight distance from Emam Shahr (RUD) to Seoul East (SSN) is 3,873 miles (6,234 km, 3,366 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RUD to SSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 4m 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 RUD to SSN?
Nonstop service on RUD–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 8h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Emam Shahr and Seoul East?
Seoul East is 5.5 hours ahead of Emam Shahr.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RUD to SSN?
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Why are some RUD to SSN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RUD–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.