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ZHY to KWJ: distance & flight time
Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) → Kwangju (Gwangju Airport)
1,214 mi
1,954 km · 1,055 nm
3h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,214 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 6m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, China
- 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 ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 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 ZHY from KWJ?
The flight distance from Zhongwei (ZHY) to Kwangju (KWJ) is 1,214 miles (1,954 km, 1,055 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZHY to KWJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 6m 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 Zhongwei and Kwangju?
Kwangju is 1 hour ahead of Zhongwei.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZHY to KWJ?
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