KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
9,828 km
6,107 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,828 km
6,107 mi / 5,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
46°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

KWJ LAS
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code KWJ LAS
ICAO Code RKJJ KLAS
City Gwangju Las Vegas
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 39 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 36.080000, -115.150000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,828 kilometers (6,107 miles / 5,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:56 in Gwangju, it's 11:56 in Las Vegas. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,142 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Gwangju Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 314° (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 Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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