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GSJ to KWJ: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
8,246 mi
13,270 km · 7,165 nm
16h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,246 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 38m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- 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 GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 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 GSJ from KWJ?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 8,246 miles (13,270 km, 7,165 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 38m 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 San Jose and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to KWJ?
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