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KWJ to BWA: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Bhairawa (Gautam Buddha Airport)
2,594 mi
4,174 km · 2,254 nm
5h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3.2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,594 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 33m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- BWA — Gautam Buddha Airport · Bhairawa, Nepal
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 BWA
- MEY · Meghauli Airport50 mi away
- BGL · Baglung Airport51 mi away
- GOP · Gorakhpur Airport53 mi away
- PKR · Pokhara Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from BWA?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Bhairawa (BWA) is 2,594 miles (4,174 km, 2,254 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to BWA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 33m 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 Bhairawa?
Bhairawa is 3.2 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to BWA?
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