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JRA to KWJ: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
7,030 mi
11,314 km · 6,109 nm
14h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,030 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 15m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, 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 JRA
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 JRA from KWJ?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 7,030 miles (11,314 km, 6,109 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 15m 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 New York and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to KWJ?
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