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KWJ to IOS: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Ilheus (Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport)
10,781 mi
17,351 km · 9,369 nm
21h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
10,781 miles nonstop takes roughly 21h 36m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- IOS — Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport · Ilheus, Brazil
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 IOS
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport37 mi away
- VAL · Valença Airport105 mi away
- BPS · Porto Seguro Airport112 mi away
- VDC · Vitória da Conquista Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from IOS?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Ilheus (IOS) is 10,781 miles (17,351 km, 9,369 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to IOS?
A nonstop flight takes about 21h 36m 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 Ilheus?
Ilheus is 12 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to IOS?
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