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CGH to KWJ: distance & flight time
Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
11,551 mi
18,589 km · 10,037 nm
23h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
11,551 miles nonstop takes roughly 23h 7m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
- 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 CGH
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 CGH from KWJ?
The flight distance from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 11,551 miles (18,589 km, 10,037 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGH to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 23h 7m 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 Sao Paulo and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 12 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGH to KWJ?
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