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KWJ to MWA: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Marion (Williamson County Regional Airport)
6,903 mi
11,110 km · 5,999 nm
14h
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,903 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- MWA — Williamson County Regional Airport · Marion, 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 MWA
- MDH · Southern Illinois Airport13 mi away
- CGI · Cape Girardeau Regional Airport48 mi away
- PAH · Barkley Regional Airport50 mi away
- SIK · Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from MWA?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Marion (MWA) is 6,903 miles (11,110 km, 5,999 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to MWA?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KWJ to MWA?
Nonstop service on KWJ–MWA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kwangju and Marion?
Marion is 15 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to MWA?
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Why are some KWJ to MWA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KWJ–MWA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.