KPO
Pohang
South Korea
9,591 km
5,960 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,591 km
5,960 mi / 5,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KPO LAS
Airport Name Pohang Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code KPO LAS
ICAO Code RKTH KLAS
City Pohang Las Vegas
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 70 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 36.080000, -115.150000

Pohang (KPO) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,591 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:51 in Pohang, it's 00:51 in Las Vegas. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,111 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Pohang Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 313° (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 Pohang Airport (KPO) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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