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IST to KWJ: distance & flight time

Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)

5,039 mi
8,110 km · 4,379 nm
10h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,039 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is IST from KWJ?

The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 5,039 miles (8,110 km, 4,379 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from IST to KWJ?

A nonstop flight takes about 10h 21m 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 Istanbul and Kwangju?

Kwangju is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.

What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to KWJ?

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