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SZB to KWJ: distance & flight time
Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
2,739 mi
4,408 km · 2,380 nm
5h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,739 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 50m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZB — Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 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 SZB
- KUL · Kuala Lumpur International Airport29 mi away
- MKZ · Malacca Airport77 mi away
- PKG · Pulau Pangkor Airport103 mi away
- IPH · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport104 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 SZB from KWJ?
The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur (SZB) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 2,739 miles (4,408 km, 2,380 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZB to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 50m 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 SZB to KWJ?
Nonstop service on SZB–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 5h 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 1 hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZB to KWJ?
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Why are some SZB to KWJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SZB–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.