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LEW to KWJ: distance & flight time
Lewiston (Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
6,862 mi
11,044 km · 5,963 nm
13h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,862 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 55m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LEW — Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport · Lewiston, United States
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LEW
- NHZ · Brunswick Executive Airport20 mi away
- PWM · Portland International Jetport Airport28 mi away
- AUG · Augusta State Airport31 mi away
- FRY · Eastern Slopes Regional Airport33 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is LEW from KWJ?
The flight distance from Lewiston (LEW) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 6,862 miles (11,044 km, 5,963 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LEW to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 55m 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 Lewiston and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 13 hours ahead of Lewiston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LEW to KWJ?
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