HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,269 km
4,517 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
7,269 km
4,517 mi / 3,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HEL KWJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code HEL KWJ
ICAO Code EFHK RKJJ
City Helsinki Gwangju
Country Finland South Korea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Seoul
Elevation 179 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 35.130000, 126.810000

Helsinki (HEL) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 7,269 kilometers (4,517 miles / 3,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Finland 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 10:35 in Helsinki, it's 17:35 in Gwangju. With a 7-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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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