DEL
New Delhi
India
4,703 km
2,922 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
4,703 km
2,922 mi / 2,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
68°
east northeast

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DEL KWJ
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code DEL KWJ
ICAO Code VIDP RKJJ
City New Delhi Gwangju
Country India South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Seoul
Elevation 777 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 35.130000, 126.810000

New Delhi (DEL) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 4,703 kilometers (2,922 miles / 2,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 12:50 in New Delhi, it's 16:20 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 New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 275° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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