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San Francisco to Seoul: flight time and arrival time
Now in San Francisco
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Now in Seoul
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Nonstop flight: about 12h · 5,646 miles · Seoul is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco
What time will you land?
If you take off from San Francisco at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Seoul, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 12 hours:
| Leave San Francisco | Arrive Seoul |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 10 AM +1 day |
| 9 AM | 1 PM +1 day |
| 12 PM | 4 PM +1 day |
| 3 PM | 7 PM +1 day |
| 6 PM | 10 PM +1 day |
| 9 PM | 1 AM +2 days |
| 11:30 PM | 3:30 AM +2 days |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying east to Seoul means "losing" 16 hours, which is usually harder on the body than flying west. For a few days before you go, try going to bed and getting up an hour earlier. On the flight, sleep if it's night-time in Seoul, and once you land get outside in the morning light.
Questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seoul?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Seoul takes about 12 hours. The route covers roughly 5,646 miles (9,086 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave San Francisco at 6 PM, what time will I land in Seoul?
On a nonstop flight of about 12 hours, leaving San Francisco at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Seoul at about 10 PM the next day local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Seoul?
Seoul is currently 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.