Distance From Gwangju Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, KWJ - MDW Distance

The distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 6690 miles or 10767 kilometers or 5810 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gwangju ( South Korea ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwangju and Chicago takes around 15 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gwangju Airport, Gwangju, South Korea to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 15 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KWJ - MDW

Kilometers		10767 km
Statute Miles		6690 miles
Nautical Miles		5810 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 22 minutes

Gwangju Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - KWJ to MDW Flight Path

Location of Gwangju Airport & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gwangju to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gwangju, South Korea and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWJ - MDW

Time difference between Gwangju (South Korea) and Chicago (United States) is 14 Hours.
Chicago time is 14 Hours behind Gwangju.

Location	Local Time
Gwangju (South Korea)	2025-03-27, 17:19:10 KST
Chicago (United States)	2025-03-27, 03:19:10 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gwangju Airport (KWJ / RKJJ) Gwangju, South Korea

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States