AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,831 km
5,487 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
8,831 km
5,487 mi / 4,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
43°
northeast

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AMS KPO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Pohang Airport
IATA Code AMS KPO
ICAO Code EHAM RKTH
City Amsterdam Pohang
Country Netherlands South Korea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Seoul
Elevation -11 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 35.990000, 129.420000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 8,831 kilometers (5,487 miles / 4,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Amsterdam, it's 10:38 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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