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KWJ to MDW: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
6,690 mi
10,767 km · 5,814 nm
13h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,690 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, 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 MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from MDW?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Chicago (MDW) is 6,690 miles (10,767 km, 5,814 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 35m 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 Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to MDW?
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