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KWJ to OJC: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Olathe (Johnson County Executive Airport)
6,678 mi
10,748 km · 5,803 nm
13h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,678 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 34m 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
- OJC — Johnson County Executive Airport · Olathe, 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 OJC
- JCI · New Century Aircenter Airport8 mi away
- MKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport21 mi away
- LWC · Lawrence Municipal Airport28 mi away
- MCI · Kansas City International Airport31 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from OJC?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Olathe (OJC) is 6,678 miles (10,748 km, 5,803 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to OJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 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 Olathe?
Olathe is 14 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to OJC?
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