KPO
Pohang
South Korea
7,441 km
4,624 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
7,441 km
4,624 mi / 4,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
290°
west northwest

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KPO KWI
Airport Name Pohang Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KPO KWI
ICAO Code RKTH OKKK
City Pohang Kuwait City
Country South Korea Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 70 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 29.230000, 47.980000

Pohang (KPO) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 7,441 kilometers (4,624 miles / 4,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Pohang, it's 20:35 in Kuwait City. 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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