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SBG to KPO: distance & flight time
Sabang (Maimun Saleh Airport) → Pohang (Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3))
2,997 mi
4,824 km · 2,605 nm
6h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,997 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SBG — Maimun Saleh Airport · Sabang, Indonesia
- KPO — Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) · Pohang, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SBG
- BTJ · Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport25 mi away
- LSW · Malikus Saleh Airport119 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport127 mi away
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport143 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is SBG from KPO?
The flight distance from Sabang (SBG) to Pohang (KPO) is 2,997 miles (4,824 km, 2,605 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SBG to KPO?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 21m 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 SBG to KPO?
Nonstop service on SBG–KPO 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 6h 21m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sabang and Pohang?
Pohang is 2 hours ahead of Sabang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SBG to KPO?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on SBG–KPO that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some SBG to KPO fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SBG–KPO 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.