IAH
Houston
United States
11,316 km
7,032 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
11,316 km
7,032 mi / 6,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
324°
northwest

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IAH KPO
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code IAH KPO
ICAO Code KIAH RKTH
City Houston Pohang
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Seoul
Elevation 96 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 35.990000, 129.420000

Houston (IAH) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 11,316 kilometers (7,032 miles / 6,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 00:25 in Houston, it's 15:25 in Pohang. With a 15-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 Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 39° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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