KPO
Pohang
South Korea
10,318 km
6,411 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,318 km
6,411 mi / 5,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
270°
west

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KPO NBO
Airport Name Pohang Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KPO NBO
ICAO Code RKTH HKJK
City Pohang Nairobi
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 70 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Pohang (KPO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,318 kilometers (6,411 miles / 5,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Pohang, it's 01:04 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 5,260 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi (NBO) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 54° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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