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KPO to CIU: distance & flight time
Pohang (Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)) → Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport)
6,377 mi
10,262 km · 5,541 nm
12h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,377 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 58m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KPO — Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) · Pohang, South Korea
- CIU — Chippewa County International Airport · Sault Ste Marie, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KPO
- USN · Ulsan Airport28 mi away
- TAE · Daegu Airport43 mi away
- PUS · Gimhae International Airport62 mi away
- CHF · Jinhae Airbase/Airport (G-813/K-10)71 mi away
Near CIU
- YAM · Sault Ste Marie Airport16 mi away
- DRE · Drummond Island Airport39 mi away
- PLN · Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport49 mi away
- GLR · Gaylord Regional Airport86 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KPO from CIU?
The flight distance from Pohang (KPO) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 6,377 miles (10,262 km, 5,541 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KPO to CIU?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 58m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KPO to CIU?
Nonstop service on KPO–CIU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 58m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Pohang and Sault Ste Marie?
Sault Ste Marie is 13 hours behind Pohang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KPO to CIU?
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Why are some KPO to CIU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KPO–CIU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.