HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,313 km
4,544 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
7,313 km
4,544 mi / 3,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
59°
east northeast

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HEL KPO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code HEL KPO
ICAO Code EFHK RKTH
City Helsinki Pohang
Country Finland South Korea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Seoul
Elevation 179 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 35.990000, 129.420000

Helsinki (HEL) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 7,313 kilometers (4,544 miles / 3,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Finland 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 19:51 in Helsinki, it's 02:51 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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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