CTU
Chengdu
China
2,435 km
1,513 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
2,435 km
1,513 mi / 1,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
69°
east northeast

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CTU KPO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code CTU KPO
ICAO Code ZUUU RKTH
City Chengdu Pohang
Country China South Korea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,625 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.990000, 129.420000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 2,435 kilometers (1,513 miles / 1,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Chengdu, it's 01:59 in Pohang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,555 feet between the two airports. Pohang Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Pohang (KPO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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