# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Gwangju (KWJ)

> 1,846 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,846 km / 1,147 mi / 997 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 42° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 229° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → South Korea
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 22:58 in Guangzhou, it's 23:58 in Gwangju)
- **Elevation difference**: 11 ft (KWJ is lower than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Gwangju Airport (KWJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwj-gwangju-gwangju-airport/1ef266df-8da2-6122-9110-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gwangju, South Korea
- ICAO: RKJJ
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 35.130000, 126.810000
- Elevation: 39 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:58 in Guangzhou, it's 23:58 in Gwangju.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gwangju Airport (KWJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwj-gwangju-gwangju-airport/1ef266df-8da2-6122-9110-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)