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KWJ to IKB: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → North Wilkesboro (Wilkes County Airport)
7,191 mi
11,572 km · 6,249 nm
14h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,191 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 34m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- IKB — Wilkes County Airport · North Wilkesboro, 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 IKB
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas International Airport70 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport33 mi away
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport37 mi away
- MRN · Foothills Regional Airport40 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from IKB?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to North Wilkesboro (IKB) is 7,191 miles (11,572 km, 6,249 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to IKB?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 34m 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 North Wilkesboro?
North Wilkesboro is 13 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to IKB?
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