AUS
Austin
United States
11,388 km
7,076 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
11,388 km
7,076 mi / 6,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
324°
northwest

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AUS KWJ
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code AUS KWJ
ICAO Code KAUS RKJJ
City Austin Gwangju
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Seoul
Elevation 542 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 35.130000, 126.810000

Austin (AUS) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 11,388 kilometers (7,076 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:48 in Austin, it's 18:48 in Gwangju. With a 15-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 Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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