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JCI to KWJ: distance & flight time
Olathe (New Century Aircenter Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
6,675 mi
10,742 km · 5,800 nm
13h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,675 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 33m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JCI — New Century Aircenter Airport · Olathe, 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 JCI
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport8 mi away
- LWC · Lawrence Municipal Airport22 mi away
- MKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport26 mi away
- MCI · Kansas City International Airport34 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 JCI from KWJ?
The flight distance from Olathe (JCI) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 6,675 miles (10,742 km, 5,800 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JCI to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 33m 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 Olathe and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 14 hours ahead of Olathe.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JCI to KWJ?
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