CJU to KWJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Jeju International Airport (CJU) to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) is 181 km (113 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (KWJ to CJU).
How far is it from Jeju City to Gwangju?
The great-circle distance between Jeju International Airport (CJU) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) is 181 km (113 mi, 98 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CJU to KWJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWJ is roughly north of CJU.
How is the CJU to KWJ route written in code?
The pair is written CJU-KWJ in IATA codes and RKPC-RKJJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Jeju International Airport is CJU (RKPC), Gwangju Airport is KWJ (RKJJ).
| CJU | KWJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Jeju International Airport | Gwangju Airport |
| ICAO code | RKPC | RKJJ |
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Elevation | 118 ft | 39 ft |
| Rank by connections | #274 | #1614 |
Both ICAO codes start with R, the prefix ICAO assigns to East Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 79 ft (24 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CJU to KWJ
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE | Korean Air | KAL | Koreanair | Active |
| OZ | Asiana Airlines | AAR | Asiana | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Jeju City from Gwangju?
Jeju International Airport (CJU) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) are 181 km (113 mi, 98 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CJU to KWJ?
A typical nonstop flight between CJU and KWJ takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWJ from CJU?
Gwangju Airport (KWJ) lies roughly north of Jeju International Airport (CJU).
Which airlines fly CJU to KWJ?
2 airlines appear on the CJU-KWJ route in the open dataset, including Korean Air, Asiana Airlines.
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