KPO
Pohang
South Korea
12,154 km
7,552 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,154 km
7,552 mi / 6,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KPO TPA
Airport Name Pohang Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code KPO TPA
ICAO Code RKTH KTPA
City Pohang Tampa
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/New_York
Elevation 70 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 27.980000, -82.530000

Pohang (KPO) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,154 kilometers (7,552 miles / 6,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 06:51 in Pohang, it's 16:51 in Tampa. With a 14-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 Tampa (TPA) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 333° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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