JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
8,636 km
5,366 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
8,636 km
5,366 mi / 4,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
56°
northeast

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JED KPO
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code JED KPO
ICAO Code OEJN RKTH
City Jeddah Pohang
Country Saudi Arabia South Korea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Seoul
Elevation 48 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 35.990000, 129.420000

Jeddah (JED) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 8,636 kilometers (5,366 miles / 4,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Jeddah, it's 04:59 in Pohang. With a 6-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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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