KPO
Pohang
South Korea
15,103 km
9,384 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,103 km
9,384 mi / 8,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
42°
northeast

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KPO UIO
Airport Name Pohang Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KPO UIO
ICAO Code RKTH SEQM
City Pohang Quito
Country South Korea Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 70 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Pohang (KPO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,103 kilometers (9,384 miles / 8,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:04 in Pohang, it's 10:04 in Quito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,130 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Pohang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 327° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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