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KWJ to CGH: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Sao Paulo (Congonhas Airport)
11,551 mi
18,589 km · 10,037 nm
23h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
11,551 miles nonstop takes roughly 23h 7m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- CGH — Congonhas Airport · Sao Paulo, Brazil
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 CGH
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from CGH?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Sao Paulo (CGH) is 11,551 miles (18,589 km, 10,037 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to CGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 23h 7m 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 Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 12 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to CGH?
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