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KWJ to BWO: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
3,921 mi
6,310 km · 3,407 nm
8h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,921 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 9m 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
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
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 BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from BWO?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Balakovo (BWO) is 3,921 miles (6,310 km, 3,407 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 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 Balakovo?
Balakovo is 6 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to BWO?
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