ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,129 km
6,294 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
10,129 km
6,294 mi / 5,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
43°
northeast

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ALG KWJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code ALG KWJ
ICAO Code DAAG RKJJ
City Algiers Gwangju
Country Algeria South Korea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Seoul
Elevation 82 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 35.130000, 126.810000

Algiers (ALG) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 10,129 kilometers (6,294 miles / 5,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:15 in Algiers, it's 13:15 in Gwangju. 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 Gwangju (KWJ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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