Seoul to Gwangju flights
Gwangju lies 268 km (167 mi) south of Seoul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Seoul | Gwangju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 10.3 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | MWX, 52 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Seoul
Seoul is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Incheon International Airport (ICN, 48 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 88 km).
Arriving in Gwangju
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 |
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Staying in Gwangju
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Gwangju. Of the 221 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (161). Across 43 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,567 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gwangju from Seoul?
268 km (167 mi) in a straight line, south of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Gwangju by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seoul and Gwangju?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Seoul to Gwangju flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Muan International Airport (MWX); Gwangju also has KWJ, RSU, KUV.
Where can I stay in Gwangju?
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Gwangju, bookable on this site.
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.