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KWJ to RUD: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Emam Shahr (Shahroud Airport)
3,921 mi
6,311 km · 3,407 nm
8h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,921 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 9m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- RUD — Shahroud Airport · Emam Shahr, Iran
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 RUD
- GBT · Gorgan Airport51 mi away
- KLM · Kalaleh Airport69 mi away
- SRY · Dasht-e Naz Airport107 mi away
- AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from RUD?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Emam Shahr (RUD) is 3,921 miles (6,311 km, 3,407 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to RUD?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 9m 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 RUD?
Nonstop service on KWJ–RUD 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 8h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kwangju and Emam Shahr?
Emam Shahr is 5.5 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to RUD?
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Why are some KWJ to RUD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KWJ–RUD 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.