KPO
Pohang
South Korea
8,431 km
5,239 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
8,431 km
5,239 mi / 4,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
43°
northeast

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KPO PDX
Airport Name Pohang Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code KPO PDX
ICAO Code RKTH KPDX
City Pohang Portland
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 70 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 45.590000, -122.600000

Pohang (KPO) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 8,431 kilometers (5,239 miles / 4,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 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 02:51 in Pohang, it's 09:51 in Portland. With a 17-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 Portland (PDX) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 307° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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