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SAN to ICN: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Seoul (Incheon International Airport)
6,090 mi
9,800 km · 5,292 nm
12h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,090 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 24m 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
- ICN — Incheon 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 ICN
- GMP · Gimpo International Airport20 mi away
- SWU · Suwon Airport34 mi away
- SSN · Seoul Air Base (K-16)36 mi away
- OSN · Osan Air Base41 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ICN?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Seoul (ICN) is 6,090 miles (9,800 km, 5,292 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ICN?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 24m 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 ICN?
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