LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,946 km
5,559 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
8,946 km
5,559 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
39°
northeast

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LGW WJU
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code LGW WJU
ICAO Code EGKK RKNW
City London Wonju
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 202 ft 329 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 37.440000, 127.960000

London (LGW) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 8,946 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:07 in London, it's 09:07 in Wonju. 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 Wonju (WJU) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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