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RFD to KWJ: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
6,632 mi
10,674 km · 5,763 nm
13h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,632 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 28m 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
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, 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 RFD
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 RFD from KWJ?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 6,632 miles (10,674 km, 5,763 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 28m 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 Rockford and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 14 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to KWJ?
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