HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,434 km
5,240 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
8,434 km
5,240 mi / 4,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
49°
northeast

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HAM KWJ
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code HAM KWJ
ICAO Code EDDH RKJJ
City Hamburg Gwangju
Country Germany South Korea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Seoul
Elevation 53 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 35.130000, 126.810000

Hamburg (HAM) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 8,434 kilometers (5,240 miles / 4,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 21:53 in Hamburg, it's 05:53 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 Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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