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KWJ to XRH: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Richmond (RAAF Base Richmond)
4,995 mi
8,039 km · 4,341 nm
10h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
4,995 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 16m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- XRH — RAAF Base Richmond · Richmond, Australia
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 XRH
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport33 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport25 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport31 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWJ from XRH?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Richmond (XRH) is 4,995 miles (8,039 km, 4,341 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to XRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 16m 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 Richmond?
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to XRH?
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