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SFO–ICN · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Seoul (Incheon International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN) is about 12h 14m, covering 5,645 miles. United Airlines, Korean Air, and Air India fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 04:00 to 23:55 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~12h 14m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,645 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Seoul
United Airlines, Korean Air, and Air India operate 6-7/day flights from SFO to ICN. Departures leave from Terminal ITM at SFO.
- First departure
- 04:00
- Last departure
- 23:55
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1-2/day | Boeing 787 · Terminal ITM · Seat map | 10:40 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ICN to SFO flights — 4-5/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 43 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seoul?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN) is about 12h 14m, based on the 5,645-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Seoul?
San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN) is about 5,645 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Seoul?
Yes. United Airlines, Korean Air, and Air India fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Seoul?
United Airlines, Korean Air, Air India, Asiana Airlines, and APZ fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Seoul (ICN).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Seoul?
The SFO–ICN route is flown with Airbus A350, Boeing 747, Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Seoul
- GMP - SeoulGimpo International Airport · 20 mi from ICNFlights to GMP