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KWJ to SUN: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Hailey (Friedman Memorial Airport)
5,785 mi
9,309 km · 5,027 nm
11h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,785 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 49m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- SUN — Friedman Memorial Airport · Hailey, 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 SUN
- TWF · Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport71 mi away
- BYI · Burley Municipal Airport72 mi away
- MUO · Mountain Home Air Force Base85 mi away
- PIH · Pocatello Regional Airport95 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from SUN?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Hailey (SUN) is 5,785 miles (9,309 km, 5,027 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to SUN?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 49m 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 Hailey?
Hailey is 15 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to SUN?
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