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KWJ to SAA: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → SARATOGA (Shively Field)
6,150 mi
9,898 km · 5,344 nm
12h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
-16h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,150 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- SAA — Shively Field · SARATOGA, 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 SAA
- RWL · Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field32 mi away
- LAR · Laramie Regional Airport60 mi away
- SBS · Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field64 mi away
- HDN · Yampa Valley Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from SAA?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to SARATOGA (SAA) is 6,150 miles (9,898 km, 5,344 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to SAA?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 32m 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 SAA?
Nonstop service on KWJ–SAA 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 12h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kwangju and SARATOGA?
SARATOGA is 16 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to SAA?
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