KPO
Pohang
South Korea
12,016 km
7,467 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,016 km
7,467 mi / 6,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KPO MEX
Airport Name Pohang Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KPO MEX
ICAO Code RKTH MMMX
City Pohang Mexico City
Country South Korea Mexico
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 70 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 19.440000, -99.070000

Pohang (KPO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,016 kilometers (7,467 miles / 6,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Mexico. 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 21:23 in Pohang, it's 06:23 in Mexico City. With a 15-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 7,246 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Pohang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 320° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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