CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,952 km
3,699 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
5,952 km
3,699 mi / 3,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
50°
northeast

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CMB KPO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code CMB KPO
ICAO Code VCBI RKTH
City Colombo Pohang
Country Sri Lanka South Korea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 30 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.990000, 129.420000

Colombo (CMB) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 5,952 kilometers (3,699 miles / 3,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Sri Lanka with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Colombo, it's 21:23 in Pohang. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pohang (KPO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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