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MQY to KAG: distance & flight time
Smyrna (Smyrna Airport) → Kangnung (Gangneung Airport (K-18))
6,858 mi
11,038 km · 5,960 nm
13h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,858 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 55m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MQY — Smyrna Airport · Smyrna, United States
- KAG — Gangneung Airport (K-18) · Kangnung, 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 MQY
Near KAG
- YNY · Yangyang International Airport26 mi away
- WJU · Wonju/Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)58 mi away
- YEC · Yecheon Airbase84 mi away
- ICN · Incheon International Airport138 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MQY from KAG?
The flight distance from Smyrna (MQY) to Kangnung (KAG) is 6,858 miles (11,038 km, 5,960 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MQY to KAG?
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.
Are there nonstop flights from MQY to KAG?
Nonstop service on MQY–KAG 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 13h 55m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Smyrna and Kangnung?
Kangnung is 14 hours ahead of Smyrna.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MQY to KAG?
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Why are some MQY to KAG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MQY–KAG 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.