BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,351 km
5,189 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
8,351 km
5,189 mi / 4,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
54°
northeast

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BUD KWJ
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code BUD KWJ
ICAO Code LHBP RKJJ
City Budapest Gwangju
Country Hungary South Korea
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Seoul
Elevation 495 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 35.130000, 126.810000

Budapest (BUD) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 8,351 kilometers (5,189 miles / 4,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Hungary 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 21:30 in Budapest, it's 05:30 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 Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 318° (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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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