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KWJ to FLV: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Fort Leavenworth (Sherman Army Air Field)
6,643 mi
10,691 km · 5,773 nm
13h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,643 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 30m 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
- FLV — Sherman Army Air Field · Fort Leavenworth, 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 FLV
- MCI · Kansas City International Airport12 mi away
- MKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport24 mi away
- STJ · Rosecrans Memorial Airport28 mi away
- LWC · Lawrence Municipal Airport29 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from FLV?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Fort Leavenworth (FLV) is 6,643 miles (10,691 km, 5,773 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to FLV?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 30m 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 FLV?
Nonstop service on KWJ–FLV 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 30m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kwangju and Fort Leavenworth?
Fort Leavenworth is 14 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to FLV?
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Why are some KWJ to FLV fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KWJ–FLV 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.