KPO
Pohang
South Korea
10,755 km
6,683 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,755 km
6,683 mi / 5,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KPO STL
Airport Name Pohang Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code KPO STL
ICAO Code RKTH KSTL
City Pohang St Louis
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Chicago
Elevation 70 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 38.750000, -90.370000

Pohang (KPO) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,755 kilometers (6,683 miles / 5,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 08:59 in Pohang, it's 17:59 in St Louis. 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 St Louis (STL) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 329° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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