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MLU to KWJ: distance & flight time
Monroe (Monroe Regional Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
7,129 mi
11,473 km · 6,195 nm
14h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,129 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 27m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MLU — Monroe Regional Airport · Monroe, 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near MLU
- ELD · South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field67 mi away
- ESF · Esler Regional Airport79 mi away
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport87 mi away
- GLH · Mid Delta Regional Airport91 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 MLU from KWJ?
The flight distance from Monroe (MLU) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 7,129 miles (11,473 km, 6,195 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLU to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 27m 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 MLU to KWJ?
Nonstop service on MLU–KWJ 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 14h 27m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Monroe and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 15 hours ahead of Monroe.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLU to KWJ?
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Why are some MLU to KWJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MLU–KWJ 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.