KPO
Pohang
South Korea
8,343 km
5,184 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
8,343 km
5,184 mi / 4,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
167°
south southeast

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KPO MEL
Airport Name Pohang Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KPO MEL
ICAO Code RKTH YMML
City Pohang Melbourne
Country South Korea Australia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 70 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Pohang (KPO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 8,343 kilometers (5,184 miles / 4,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:12 in Pohang, it's 05:12 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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