KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
1,231 km
765 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
1,231 km
765 mi / 665 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
83°
east

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KWJ NRT
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KWJ NRT
ICAO Code RKJJ RJAA
City Gwangju Tokyo
Country South Korea Japan
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 39 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 35.760000, 140.390000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 1,231 kilometers (765 miles / 665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Gwangju, it's 19:01 in Tokyo.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 271° (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 Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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