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KWJ to KNO: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Medan (Kualanamu International Airport)
2,814 mi
4,529 km · 2,445 nm
5h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,814 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 59m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- KNO — Kualanamu International Airport · Medan, Indonesia
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 KNO
- MES · Soewondo Air Force Base16 mi away
- DTB · Silangit Airport96 mi away
- PKG · Pulau Pangkor Airport122 mi away
- FLZ · Dr Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from KNO?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Medan (KNO) is 2,814 miles (4,529 km, 2,445 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to KNO?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 59m 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 Medan?
Medan is 2 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to KNO?
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