KPO
Pohang
South Korea
8,791 km
5,463 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
8,791 km
5,463 mi / 4,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
323°
northwest

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KPO MUC
Airport Name Pohang Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code KPO MUC
ICAO Code RKTH EDDM
City Pohang Munich
Country South Korea Germany
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Berlin
Elevation 70 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 48.350000, 11.790000

Pohang (KPO) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 8,791 kilometers (5,463 miles / 4,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:56 in Pohang, it's 01:56 in Munich. With a 8-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 1,417 feet between the two airports. Munich International Airport sits higher than Pohang Airport.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 47° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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