HNL
Honolulu
United States
7,365 km
4,577 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
7,365 km
4,577 mi / 3,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
300°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

HNL KWJ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code HNL KWJ
ICAO Code PHNL RKJJ
City Honolulu Gwangju
Country United States South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Seoul
Elevation 13 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 35.130000, 126.810000

Honolulu (HNL) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 7,365 kilometers (4,577 miles / 3,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 United States with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:43 in Honolulu, it's 05:43 in Gwangju. With a 19-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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