Distance From Gwangju Airport to La Guardia Airport, KWJ - LGA Distance

The distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 7031 miles or 11314 kilometers or 6106 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 New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwangju and New York takes around 16 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gwangju Airport, Gwangju, South Korea to La Guardia Airport, New York, United States is 16 hours 9 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 - LGA

Kilometers		11314 km
Statute Miles		7031 miles
Nautical Miles		6106 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 9 minutes

Gwangju Airport to La Guardia Airport Flight Route Map - KWJ to LGA Flight Path

Location of Gwangju Airport & La Guardia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gwangju to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWJ - LGA

Time difference between Gwangju (South Korea) and New York (United States) is 13 Hours.
New York time is 13 Hours behind Gwangju.

Location	Local Time
Gwangju (South Korea)	2026-03-19, 08:51:03 KST
New York (United States)	2026-03-18, 19:51:03 EDT

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

La Guardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) New York, United States