KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
643 km
399 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
643 km
399 mi / 347 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
228°
southwest

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KWJ PVG
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code KWJ PVG
ICAO Code RKJJ ZSPD
City Gwangju Shanghai
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 39 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 31.140000, 121.810000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 643 kilometers (399 miles / 347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 17:34 in Gwangju, it's 16:34 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 45° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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