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SSN to ESS: distance & flight time

Seoul East (Seoul Air Base (K-16)) → Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport)

5,315 mi
8,554 km · 4,619 nm
10h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

5,315 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 53m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is SSN from ESS?

The flight distance from Seoul East (SSN) to Essen (ESS) is 5,315 miles (8,554 km, 4,619 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SSN to ESS?

A nonstop flight takes about 10h 53m 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 Seoul East and Essen?

Essen is 7 hours behind Seoul East.

What is the cheapest way to fly from SSN to ESS?

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