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KWJ to MKC: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Kansas City (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport)
6,667 mi
10,729 km · 5,793 nm
13h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,667 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 32m 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
- MKC — Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport · Kansas City, 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 MKC
- MCI · Kansas City International Airport14 mi away
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport21 mi away
- FLV · Sherman Army Air Field24 mi away
- JCI · New Century Aircenter Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from MKC?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Kansas City (MKC) is 6,667 miles (10,729 km, 5,793 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to MKC?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 32m 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 Kansas City?
Kansas City is 14 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to MKC?
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