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AOR to KWJ: distance & flight time
Alor Setar (Sultan Abdul Halim Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
2,611 mi
4,201 km · 2,269 nm
5h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,611 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AOR — Sultan Abdul Halim Airport · Alor Setar, Malaysia
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AOR
- LGK · Langkawi International Airport47 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport50 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport51 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport62 mi away
Near KWJ
- MWX · Muan International Airport26 mi away
- MPK · Mokpo Heliport35 mi away
- RSU · Yeosu Airport50 mi away
- CHN · Jeon Ju Airport (G-703)55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is AOR from KWJ?
The flight distance from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 2,611 miles (4,201 km, 2,269 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AOR to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Alor Setar and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 1 hour ahead of Alor Setar.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AOR to KWJ?
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