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KWJ to RET: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Røst (Røst Airport)
4,585 mi
7,379 km · 3,984 nm
9h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
4,585 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 27m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- RET — Røst Airport · Røst, Norway
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 RET
- VRY · Værøy Heliport19 mi away
- LKN · Leknes Airport58 mi away
- BOO · Bodø Airport63 mi away
- SVJ · Svolvær Helle Airport83 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from RET?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Røst (RET) is 4,585 miles (7,379 km, 3,984 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to RET?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 27m 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 Røst?
Røst is 7 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to RET?
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