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KWJ to AQJ: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Aqaba (Aqaba King Hussein International Airport)
5,169 mi
8,318 km · 4,491 nm
10h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,169 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 36m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- AQJ — Aqaba King Hussein International Airport · Aqaba, Jordan
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 AQJ
- ETH · Eilat Airport5 mi away
- ETM · Ramon Airport8 mi away
- TCP · Taba International Airport15 mi away
- VDA · Ovda International Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from AQJ?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 5,169 miles (8,318 km, 4,491 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to AQJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 36m 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 KWJ to AQJ?
Nonstop service on KWJ–AQJ 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 10h 36m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kwangju and Aqaba?
Aqaba is 6 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to AQJ?
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Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KWJ–AQJ 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.