Distance From Gwangju Airport to Sochi International Airport, KWJ - AER Distance

The distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 4466 miles or 7188 kilometers or 3879 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 Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwangju and Sochi takes around 10 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gwangju Airport, Gwangju, South Korea to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 10 hours 16 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 - AER

Kilometers		7188 km
Statute Miles		4466 miles
Nautical Miles		3879 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 16 minutes

Gwangju Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - KWJ to AER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gwangju, South Korea and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWJ - AER

Time difference between Gwangju (South Korea) and Sochi (Russia) is 6 Hours.
Sochi time is 6 Hours behind Gwangju.

Location	Local Time
Gwangju (South Korea)	2025-01-16, 08:52:48 KST
Sochi (Russia)	2025-01-16, 02:52:48 MSK

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

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia