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KWJ to GIL: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Gilgit (Gilgit Airport)
2,915 mi
4,690 km · 2,533 nm
6h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,915 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 11m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- GIL — Gilgit Airport · Gilgit, Pakistan
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 GIL
- KDU · Skardu Airport79 mi away
- MFG · Muzaffarabad Airport119 mi away
- SDT · Saidu Sharif Airport135 mi away
- SXR · Sheikh ul Alam Airport136 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from GIL?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2,915 miles (4,690 km, 2,533 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to GIL?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 11m 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 GIL?
Nonstop service on KWJ–GIL 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 6h 11m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kwangju and Gilgit?
Gilgit is 4 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to GIL?
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Why are some KWJ to GIL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KWJ–GIL 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.