KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
4,435 km
2,756 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
4,435 km
2,756 mi / 2,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL KWJ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code KUL KWJ
ICAO Code WMKK RKJJ
City Kuala Lumpur Gwangju
Country Malaysia South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Seoul
Elevation 69 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 35.130000, 126.810000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 4,435 kilometers (2,756 miles / 2,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:27 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 13:27 in Gwangju.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 221° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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