Flights to Gwangju
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Gwangju is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Muan International Airport (MWX), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gwangju Airport (KWJ, 11 km), Yeosu Airport (RSU, 73 km), Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (KUV, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muan International Airport | MWX | 52 km (32 mi) | 9,186 ft | 35 ft |
| Gwangju Airport (regional) | KWJ | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,300 ft | 39 ft |
| Yeosu Airport (regional) | RSU | 73 km (45 mi) | 6,890 ft | 53 ft |
| Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (regional) | KUV | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,000 ft | 29 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,186 ft, MWX handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 35 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Gwangju
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangju to Shanghai | China | 670 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Gwangju to Beijing | China | 1,066 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Gwangju to Tianjin | China | 970 km (602 mi) | about 2 h |
| Gwangju to Wuhan | China | 1,285 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Gwangju to Hangzhou | China | 831 km (516 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Gwangju to Seoul | South Korea | 268 km (167 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Gwangju to Harbin | China | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Gwangju to Tokyo | Japan | 1,158 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Gwangju to Hefei | China | 965 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Gwangju to Weifang | China | 724 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Gwangju to Nanjing | China | 828 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Gwangju to Shenyang | China | 798 km (496 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Gwangju to Jinan | China | 909 km (565 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Gwangju to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,237 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Gwangju to Dalian | China | 630 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Gwangju to Qingdao | China | 599 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Gwangju to Yantai | China | 554 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Gwangju to Suzhou | China | 727 km (452 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Gwangju to Zhengzhou | China | 1,209 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Gwangju to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,155 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Gwangju to Changchun | China | 980 km (609 mi) | about 2 h |
| Gwangju to Pudong | China | 666 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Gwangju to Chongqing | China | 2,006 km (1,247 mi) | about 3 h 19 min |
| Gwangju to Chengdu | China | 2,185 km (1,358 mi) | about 3 h 33 min |
| Gwangju to Guangzhou | China | 1,881 km (1,169 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
| Gwangju to Shenzhen | China | 1,876 km (1,165 mi) | about 3 h 9 min |
| Gwangju to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,117 km (5,044 mi) | about 11 h 9 min |
| Gwangju to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,842 km (3,009 mi) | about 6 h 57 min |
| Gwangju to Xi’an | China | 1,645 km (1,022 mi) | about 2 h 52 min |
| Gwangju to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,795 km (3,601 mi) | about 8 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Gwangju?
Muan International Airport (MWX) is the closest large airport at 52 km (32 mi). The others, KWJ, RSU, KUV, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MWX from Gwangju city centre?
52 km (32 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Gwangju on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.