APW
Apia
Samoa
8,271 km
5,139 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
8,271 km
5,139 mi / 4,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
314°
northwest

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APW KPO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code APW KPO
ICAO Code NSFA RKTH
City Apia Pohang
Country Samoa South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Seoul
Elevation 58 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.990000, 129.420000

Apia (APW) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 8,271 kilometers (5,139 miles / 4,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Samoa with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Apia, it's 03:30 in Pohang. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pohang (KPO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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