CAN
Guangzhou
China
1,846 km
1,147 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
1,846 km
1,147 mi / 997 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

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CAN KWJ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code CAN KWJ
ICAO Code ZGGG RKJJ
City Guangzhou Gwangju
Country China South Korea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Seoul
Elevation 50 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.130000, 126.810000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 1,846 kilometers (1,147 miles / 997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:44 in Guangzhou, it's 18:44 in Gwangju.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 229° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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