KPO
Pohang
South Korea
8,225 km
5,111 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
8,225 km
5,111 mi / 4,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KPO KRK
Airport Name Pohang Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code KPO KRK
ICAO Code RKTH EPKK
City Pohang Kraków
Country South Korea Poland
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 70 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 50.080000, 19.780000

Pohang (KPO) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 8,225 kilometers (5,111 miles / 4,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 South Korea with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:34 in Pohang, it's 21:34 in Kraków. With a 8-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 Kraków (KRK) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 52° (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 Pohang Airport (KPO) and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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