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SAN to CJJ: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Chongju (Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513))
6,080 mi
9,785 km · 5,283 nm
12h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,080 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 23m 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
- CJJ — Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) · Chongju, 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 CJJ
- OSN · Osan Air Base37 mi away
- ICN · Incheon International Airport78 mi away
- SWU · Suwon Airport45 mi away
- YEC · Yecheon Airbase48 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from CJJ?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chongju (CJJ) is 6,080 miles (9,785 km, 5,283 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CJJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 23m 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 Chongju?
Chongju is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CJJ?
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