KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
8,188 km
5,088 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
8,188 km
5,088 mi / 4,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
298°
west northwest

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KWJ TLV
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code KWJ TLV
ICAO Code RKJJ LLBG
City Gwangju Tel Aviv
Country South Korea Israel
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 39 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 32.010000, 34.890000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 8,188 kilometers (5,088 miles / 4,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Gwangju, it's 13:10 in Tel Aviv. With a 7-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 Tel Aviv (TLV) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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