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KWJ to ATO: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Athens (Ohio University Snyder Field)
6,977 mi
11,228 km · 6,063 nm
14h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,977 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- ATO — Ohio University Snyder Field · Athens, 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 ATO
- PMH · Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport42 mi away
- PKB · Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport43 mi away
- ZZV · Zanesville Municipal Airport54 mi away
- LCK · Rickenbacker International Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from ATO?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Athens (ATO) is 6,977 miles (11,228 km, 6,063 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to ATO?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 9m 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 Athens?
Athens is 13 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to ATO?
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