ATH
Athens
Greece
8,783 km
5,458 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
8,783 km
5,458 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
53°
northeast

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ATH KPO
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code ATH KPO
ICAO Code LGAV RKTH
City Athens Pohang
Country Greece South Korea
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Seoul
Elevation 308 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.990000, 129.420000

Athens (ATH) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 8,783 kilometers (5,458 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Greece 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 01:14 in Athens, it's 08:14 in Pohang. With a 7-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 Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 309° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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