HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
1,897 km
1,179 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
1,897 km
1,179 mi / 1,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HKG KWJ
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code HKG KWJ
ICAO Code VHHH RKJJ
City Hong Kong Gwangju
Country Hong Kong South Korea
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Seoul
Elevation 28 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 35.130000, 126.810000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 1,897 kilometers (1,179 miles / 1,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:12 in Hong Kong, it's 20:12 in Gwangju.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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