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EFD to KWJ: distance & flight time
Houston (Ellington Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
7,196 mi
11,581 km · 6,253 nm
14h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,196 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 35m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, United States
- 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 EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 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 EFD from KWJ?
The flight distance from Houston (EFD) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 7,196 miles (11,581 km, 6,253 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EFD to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 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 Houston and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EFD to KWJ?
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