ICN
Seoul
South Korea
262 km
163 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
262 km
163 mi / 142 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
173°
south

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ICN KWJ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code ICN KWJ
ICAO Code RKSI RKJJ
City Seoul Gwangju
Country South Korea South Korea
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Seoul
Elevation 23 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 35.130000, 126.810000

Seoul (ICN) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 262 kilometers (163 miles / 142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within South Korea. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 16:46 in Seoul, it's 16:46 in Gwangju.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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