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KWJ to GYR: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Goodyear (Phoenix Goodyear Airport)
6,348 mi
10,217 km · 5,517 nm
12h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-16h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,348 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 55m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- GYR — Phoenix Goodyear Airport · Goodyear, 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 GYR
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport21 mi away
- LUF · Luke Air Force Base8 mi away
- BXK · Buckeye Municipal Airport18 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport25 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from GYR?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Goodyear (GYR) is 6,348 miles (10,217 km, 5,517 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to GYR?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 55m 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 GYR?
Nonstop service on KWJ–GYR 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 12h 55m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kwangju and Goodyear?
Goodyear is 16 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to GYR?
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Why are some KWJ to GYR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KWJ–GYR 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.