KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
9,337 km
5,802 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
9,337 km
5,802 mi / 5,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWJ NCE
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code KWJ NCE
ICAO Code RKJJ LFMN
City Gwangju Nice
Country South Korea France
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Paris
Elevation 39 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 43.660000, 7.220000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 9,337 kilometers (5,802 miles / 5,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:45 in Gwangju, it's 09:45 in Nice. 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 Nice (NCE) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). 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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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