KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
8,661 km
5,382 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
8,661 km
5,382 mi / 4,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
42°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

KWJ PDX
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code KWJ PDX
ICAO Code RKJJ KPDX
City Gwangju Portland
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 39 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 45.590000, -122.600000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 8,661 kilometers (5,382 miles / 4,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 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 05:55 in Gwangju, it's 13:55 in Portland. 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.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 308° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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