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PHL to KWJ: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
7,068 mi
11,375 km · 6,142 nm
14h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,068 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 20m 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
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 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 PHL from KWJ?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 7,068 miles (11,375 km, 6,142 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 20m 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 Philadelphia and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 13 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to KWJ?
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