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KWJ to AOR: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Alor Setar (Sultan Abdul Halim Airport)
2,611 mi
4,201 km · 2,269 nm
5h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,611 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 35m gate to gate, flying southwest. 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
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- AOR — Sultan Abdul Halim Airport · Alor Setar, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AOR
- LGK · Langkawi International Airport47 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport50 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport51 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from AOR?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Alor Setar (AOR) is 2,611 miles (4,201 km, 2,269 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to AOR?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 35m 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 Kwangju and Alor Setar?
Alor Setar is 1 hour behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to AOR?
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