KPO
Pohang
South Korea
9,761 km
6,065 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,761 km
6,065 mi / 5,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KPO WLG
Airport Name Pohang Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KPO WLG
ICAO Code RKTH NZWN
City Pohang Wellington
Country South Korea New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 70 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Pohang (KPO) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,761 kilometers (6,065 miles / 5,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 New Zealand. 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 02:56 in Pohang, it's 06:56 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 325° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.