DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
8,770 km
5,450 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
8,770 km
5,450 mi / 4,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
46°
northeast

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DUS KWJ
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code DUS KWJ
ICAO Code EDDL RKJJ
City Dusseldorf Gwangju
Country Germany South Korea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Seoul
Elevation 147 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 35.130000, 126.810000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 8,770 kilometers (5,450 miles / 4,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Germany 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 06:51 in Dusseldorf, it's 14:51 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 Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 327° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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