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SAN to GMP: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Seoul (Gimpo International Airport)
6,072 mi
9,771 km · 5,276 nm
12h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,072 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 22m 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
- GMP — Gimpo International Airport · Seoul, 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 GMP
- ICN · Incheon International Airport20 mi away
- SSN · Seoul Air Base (K-16)19 mi away
- SWU · Suwon Airport25 mi away
- OSN · Osan Air Base35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from GMP?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Seoul (GMP) is 6,072 miles (9,771 km, 5,276 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to GMP?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 22m 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 Seoul?
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to GMP?
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