AMM
Amman
Jordan
8,116 km
5,043 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
8,116 km
5,043 mi / 4,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Amman
Heading
59°
east northeast

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AMM KWJ
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code AMM KWJ
ICAO Code OJAI RKJJ
City Amman Gwangju
Country Jordan South Korea
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,395 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 35.130000, 126.810000

Amman (AMM) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 8,116 kilometers (5,043 miles / 4,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:43 in Amman, it's 16:43 in Gwangju. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,356 feet between the two airports. Gwangju Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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