KPO
Pohang
South Korea
7,560 km
4,698 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,560 km
4,698 mi / 4,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
325°
northwest

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KPO RIX
Airport Name Pohang Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KPO RIX
ICAO Code RKTH EVRA
City Pohang Riga
Country South Korea Latvia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Riga
Elevation 70 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 56.920000, 23.970000

Pohang (KPO) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,560 kilometers (4,698 miles / 4,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Latvia. 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 03:18 in Pohang, it's 20:18 in Riga. With a 7-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 Riga (RIX) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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