KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
9,102 km
5,656 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,102 km
5,656 mi / 4,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
330°
north northwest

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KWJ LHR
Airport Name Gwangju Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code KWJ LHR
ICAO Code RKJJ EGLL
City Gwangju London
Country South Korea United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/London
Elevation 39 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 51.470000, -0.460000

Gwangju (KWJ) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,102 kilometers (5,656 miles / 4,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:20 in Gwangju, it's 14:20 in London. With a 9-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 London (LHR) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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