Distance From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Incheon International Airport, SJC - ICN Distance

The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is 5676 miles or 9134 kilometers or 4929 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Jose ( United States ) to Seoul ( South Korea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Jose and Seoul takes around 13 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States to Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea is 13 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SJC - ICN

Kilometers		9134 km
Statute Miles		5676 miles
Nautical Miles		4929 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 2 minutes

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Incheon International Airport Flight Route Map - SJC to ICN Flight Path

Location of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport & Incheon International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Jose to Seoul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San Jose, United States and Seoul, South Korea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJC - ICN

Time difference between San Jose (United States) and Seoul (South Korea) is 17 Hours.
Seoul time is 17 Hours ahead of San Jose.

Location	Local Time
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-15, 03:09:17 PST
Seoul (South Korea)	2025-12-15, 20:09:17 KST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States

Destination

Incheon International Airport (ICN / RKSI) Seoul, South Korea