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FCO to KWJ: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
5,702 mi
9,177 km · 4,955 nm
11h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,702 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 39m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- 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 FCO
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 FCO from KWJ?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 5,702 miles (9,177 km, 4,955 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 39m 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 Rome and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 7 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to KWJ?
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