# Distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Gwangju (KWJ)

> 1,897 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,897 km / 1,179 mi / 1,024 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 225° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Hong Kong) → South Korea
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 04:44 in Hong Kong, it's 05:44 in Gwangju)
- **Elevation difference**: 11 ft (KWJ is higher than HKG)

## Airports

### [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- ICAO: VHHH
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
- Coordinates: 22.310000, 113.920000
- Elevation: 28 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 04:44 in Hong Kong, it's 05:44 in Gwangju.

## Related

- [Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hkg-hong-kong-chek-lap-kok-international-airport/1ef266df-f178-6656-ae1f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gwangju Airport (KWJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwj-gwangju-gwangju-airport/1ef266df-8da2-6122-9110-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)