KPO
Pohang
South Korea
8,099 km
5,032 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,099 km
5,032 mi / 4,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KPO SYD
Airport Name Pohang Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KPO SYD
ICAO Code RKTH YSSY
City Pohang Sydney
Country South Korea Australia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Australia/Sydney
Elevation 70 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Pohang (KPO) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,099 kilometers (5,032 miles / 4,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:56 in Pohang, it's 05:56 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 342° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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