Seoul (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,645
miles
9,085
kilometers
4,906
nautical miles

🕐 11h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (48°)
Direction
🌍 -17h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,645 9,032
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,645 9,032
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,645 8,468
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,645 8,468
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,645 11,290
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,645 8,468
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Seoul and San Francisco follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ICN to SFO route connects Seoul, South Korea with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,645 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Korea to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 48° from Seoul. There is a 17 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ICN

Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport (ICN) serves Seoul, South Korea.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,645 miles (9,085 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ICN to SFO typically take around 11h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,645 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.