ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,212 km
6,345 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
10,212 km
6,345 mi / 5,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
41°
northeast

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ALG KPO
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code ALG KPO
ICAO Code DAAG RKTH
City Algiers Pohang
Country Algeria South Korea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Seoul
Elevation 82 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 35.990000, 129.420000

Algiers (ALG) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 10,212 kilometers (6,345 miles / 5,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Algiers, it's 03:40 in Pohang. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Pohang (KPO) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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