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KWJ to LGW: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
5,665 mi
9,117 km · 4,923 nm
11h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,665 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 34m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
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 LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from LGW?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to London (LGW) is 5,665 miles (9,117 km, 4,923 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 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 London?
London is 8 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to LGW?
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