KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
1,055 km
656 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
1,055 km
656 mi / 570 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
304°
northwest

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KWJ PEK
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KWJ PEK
ICAO Code RKJJ ZBAA
City Gwangju Beijing
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 39 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 40.080000, 116.580000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 1,055 kilometers (656 miles / 570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Gwangju, it's 13:05 in Beijing.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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