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KWJ to BUF: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport)
6,808 mi
10,956 km · 5,916 nm
13h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,808 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 49m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport · Buffalo, 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 BUF
- IAG · Niagara Falls International Airport16 mi away
- YYZ · Lester B. Pearson International Airport68 mi away
- YCM · Niagara District Airport28 mi away
- DKK · Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport41 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from BUF?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Buffalo (BUF) is 6,808 miles (10,956 km, 5,916 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to BUF?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 49m 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 BUF?
Nonstop service on KWJ–BUF 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 13h 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kwangju and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 13 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to BUF?
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Why are some KWJ to BUF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KWJ–BUF 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.