AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,790 km
5,462 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
8,790 km
5,462 mi / 4,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
45°
northeast

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AMS KWJ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Gwangju Airport
IATA Code AMS KWJ
ICAO Code EHAM RKJJ
City Amsterdam Gwangju
Country Netherlands South Korea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Seoul
Elevation -11 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 35.130000, 126.810000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 8,790 kilometers (5,462 miles / 4,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Amsterdam, it's 16:18 in Gwangju. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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