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KWJ to RKT: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
4,189 mi
6,742 km · 3,640 nm
8h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
4,189 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 41m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- RKT — Ras Al Khaimah International Airport · Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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 RKT
- DXB · Dubai International Airport44 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport33 mi away
- FJR · Fujairah International Airport42 mi away
- KHS · Khasab Air Base43 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from RKT?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 4,189 miles (6,742 km, 3,640 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 41m 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 Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 5 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to RKT?
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