HYD
Hyderabad
India
5,162 km
3,208 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
5,162 km
3,208 mi / 2,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
58°
east northeast

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HYD KWJ
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Gwangju Airport
IATA Code HYD KWJ
ICAO Code VOHS RKJJ
City Hyderabad Gwangju
Country India South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,024 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 35.130000, 126.810000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 5,162 kilometers (3,208 miles / 2,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 16:54 in Hyderabad, it's 20:24 in Gwangju. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,985 feet between the two airports. Gwangju Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 260° (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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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