Distance From Gwangju Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, KWJ - FAI Distance

The distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 3918 miles or 6306 kilometers or 3403 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 Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwangju and Fairbanks takes around 9 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gwangju Airport, Gwangju, South Korea to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 9 hours 0 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 - FAI

Kilometers		6306 km
Statute Miles		3918 miles
Nautical Miles		3403 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 0 minutes

Gwangju Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - KWJ to FAI Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWJ - FAI

Time difference between Gwangju (South Korea) and Fairbanks (United States) is 18 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 18 Hours behind Gwangju.

Location	Local Time
Gwangju (South Korea)	2025-12-16, 20:44:02 KST
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-16, 02:44:02 AKST

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

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI / PAFA) Fairbanks, United States