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KWJ to ARA: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Louisiana (Acadiana Regional Airport)
7,279 mi
11,714 km · 6,325 nm
14h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,279 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 44m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- ARA — Acadiana Regional Airport · Louisiana, United States
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 ARA
- LFT · Lafayette Regional Airport13 mi away
- BTR · Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport56 mi away
- LCH · Lake Charles Regional Airport80 mi away
- ESF · Esler Regional Airport97 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from ARA?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Louisiana (ARA) is 7,279 miles (11,714 km, 6,325 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to ARA?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 44m 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 Louisiana?
Louisiana is 14 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to ARA?
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