KPO
Pohang
South Korea
8,155 km
5,068 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,155 km
5,068 mi / 4,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KPO YVR
Airport Name Pohang Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KPO YVR
ICAO Code RKTH CYVR
City Pohang Richmond
Country South Korea Canada
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Vancouver
Elevation 70 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 49.190000, -123.180000

Pohang (KPO) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,155 kilometers (5,068 miles / 4,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Canada. 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 03:53 in Pohang, it's 10:53 in Richmond. With a 17-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 Richmond (YVR) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 306° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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