KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
7,949 km
4,939 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
7,949 km
4,939 mi / 4,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
322°
northwest

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KWJ WAW
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code KWJ WAW
ICAO Code RKJJ EPWA
City Gwangju Warsaw
Country South Korea Poland
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 39 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 52.170000, 20.970000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 7,949 kilometers (4,939 miles / 4,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Poland. 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 15:59 in Gwangju, it's 07:59 in Warsaw. With a 8-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 Warsaw (WAW) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 56° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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