BOM
Mumbai
India
5,557 km
3,453 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
5,557 km
3,453 mi / 3,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
60°
east northeast

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BOM KWJ
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code BOM KWJ
ICAO Code VABB RKJJ
City Mumbai Gwangju
Country India South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Seoul
Elevation 37 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 35.130000, 126.810000

Mumbai (BOM) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 5,557 kilometers (3,453 miles / 3,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 India with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in Mumbai, it's 21:38 in Gwangju. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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