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HHH to KWJ: distance & flight time
Hilton Head Island (Hilton Head Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
7,453 mi
11,995 km · 6,477 nm
15h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,453 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 5m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HHH — Hilton Head Airport · Hilton Head Island, 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 HHH
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 HHH from KWJ?
The flight distance from Hilton Head Island (HHH) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 7,453 miles (11,995 km, 6,477 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HHH to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 5m 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 Hilton Head Island and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 13 hours ahead of Hilton Head Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HHH to KWJ?
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