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KAG to RKZ: distance & flight time
Kangnung (Gangneung Airport (K-18)) → Shigatse (Shigatse Air Base)
2,336 mi
3,760 km · 2,030 nm
5h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,336 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 3m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KAG — Gangneung Airport (K-18) · Kangnung, South Korea
- RKZ — Shigatse Air Base · Shigatse, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KAG
- YNY · Yangyang International Airport26 mi away
- WJU · Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)58 mi away
- YEC · Yecheon Airbase84 mi away
- ICN · Incheon International Airport138 mi away
Near RKZ
- LXA · Lhasa Gonggar Airport96 mi away
- PBH · Paro Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KAG from RKZ?
The flight distance from Kangnung (KAG) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 2,336 miles (3,760 km, 2,030 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KAG to RKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KAG to RKZ?
Nonstop service on KAG–RKZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kangnung and Shigatse?
Shigatse is 1 hour behind Kangnung.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KAG to RKZ?
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Why are some KAG to RKZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KAG–RKZ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.