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SAN to CHF: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Chinhae (Jinhae Airbase/Airport (G-813/K-10))
6,099 mi
9,815 km · 5,300 nm
12h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,099 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 26m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- CHF — Jinhae Airbase/Airport (G-813/K-10) · Chinhae, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near CHF
- PUS · Gimhae International Airport14 mi away
- HIN · Sacheon Air Base/Airport35 mi away
- USN · Ulsan Airport48 mi away
- TAE · Daegu Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from CHF?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chinhae (CHF) is 6,099 miles (9,815 km, 5,300 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 26m 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 San Diego and Chinhae?
Chinhae is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CHF?
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