CLT
Charlotte
United States
11,496 km
7,143 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
11,496 km
7,143 mi / 6,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
335°
north northwest

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CLT KPO
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code CLT KPO
ICAO Code KCLT RKTH
City Charlotte Pohang
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Seoul
Elevation 748 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 35.990000, 129.420000

Charlotte (CLT) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 11,496 kilometers (7,143 miles / 6,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Charlotte, it's 01:58 in Pohang. With a 14-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 Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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