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KPO to CMH: distance & flight time
Pohang (Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)) → Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport)
6,799 mi
10,942 km · 5,908 nm
13h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,799 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 48m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KPO — Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) · Pohang, South Korea
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, 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 CMH
Frequently asked questions
How far is KPO from CMH?
The flight distance from Pohang (KPO) to Columbus (CMH) is 6,799 miles (10,942 km, 5,908 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KPO to CMH?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 48m 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 CMH?
Nonstop service on KPO–CMH 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 13h 48m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Pohang and Columbus?
Columbus is 14 hours behind Pohang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KPO to CMH?
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Why are some KPO to CMH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KPO–CMH 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.