KPO
Pohang
South Korea
10,053 km
6,247 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
10,053 km
6,247 mi / 5,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KPO MSP
Airport Name Pohang Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KPO MSP
ICAO Code RKTH KMSP
City Pohang Minneapolis
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Chicago
Elevation 70 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 44.880000, -93.220000

Pohang (KPO) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 10,053 kilometers (6,247 miles / 5,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 06:16 in Pohang, it's 15:16 in Minneapolis. 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.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 327° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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