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ILN to KWJ: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
6,929 mi
11,150 km · 6,021 nm
14h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,929 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 3m 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
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, 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 ILN
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 ILN from KWJ?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 6,929 miles (11,150 km, 6,021 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 3m 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 Wilmington and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 13 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to KWJ?
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