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Distance from Jakarta to Seoul

5,296 km (3,291 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

5,296 km

Kilometers

3,291 miles

Miles

~6h 44m

Est. Flight

2h

Time Difference

Jakarta

Indonesia
Area: 662 km²
Population: 10.56M
Timezone: UTC+7
Elevation: 8m

Seoul

South Korea
Area: 605 km²
Population: 9.77M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 38m

Jakarta and Seoul sit on opposite sides of the region, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 6h 44m by commercial jet.

Jakarta is known for National Monument (Monas) and Old Town (Kota Tua), while Seoul is famous for Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gangnam district.

In terms of city area, Jakarta is 1.1x larger than Seoul. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Jakarta from Seoul?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Jakarta to Seoul is 5,296 km (3,291 miles).

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Seoul?

A direct flight would take approximately 6h 44m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Jakarta bigger than Seoul?

Jakarta is larger at 662 km², compared to 605 km².

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