BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
3,535 km
2,197 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
3,535 km
2,197 mi / 1,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
43°
northeast

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BKK KWJ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code BKK KWJ
ICAO Code VTBS RKJJ
City Bangkok Gwangju
Country Thailand South Korea
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 35.130000, 126.810000

Bangkok (BKK) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 3,535 kilometers (2,197 miles / 1,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:49 in Bangkok, it's 00:49 in Gwangju.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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