BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,436 km
5,242 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
8,436 km
5,242 mi / 4,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
52°
northeast

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BUD KPO
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code BUD KPO
ICAO Code LHBP RKTH
City Budapest Pohang
Country Hungary South Korea
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Seoul
Elevation 495 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 35.990000, 129.420000

Budapest (BUD) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 8,436 kilometers (5,242 miles / 4,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Hungary 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 21:15 in Budapest, it's 05:15 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 Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 319° (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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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