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KWJ to ESF: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport)
7,186 mi
11,565 km · 6,245 nm
14h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,186 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 33m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, 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 ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from ESF?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Alexandria (ESF) is 7,186 miles (11,565 km, 6,245 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to ESF?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 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 Alexandria?
Alexandria is 14 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to ESF?
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