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MRN to KWJ: distance & flight time
Morganton (Foothills Regional Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
7,205 mi
11,595 km · 6,261 nm
14h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,205 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 36m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- MRN — Foothills Regional Airport · Morganton, 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 MRN
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport14 mi away
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas International Airport56 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport37 mi away
- IKB · Wilkes County Airport40 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 MRN from KWJ?
The flight distance from Morganton (MRN) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 7,205 miles (11,595 km, 6,261 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MRN to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 36m 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 Morganton and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 13 hours ahead of Morganton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MRN to KWJ?
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