Distance From Gwangju Airport to Phuket International Airport, KWJ - HKT Distance

The distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 2594 miles or 4175 kilometers or 2253 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 Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwangju and Phuket takes around 5 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gwangju Airport, Gwangju, South Korea to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 5 hours 57 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 - HKT

Kilometers		4175 km
Statute Miles		2594 miles
Nautical Miles		2253 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 57 minutes

Gwangju Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - KWJ to HKT Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gwangju, South Korea and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWJ - HKT

Time difference between Gwangju (South Korea) and Phuket (Thailand) is 2 Hours.
Phuket time is 2 Hours behind Gwangju.

Location	Local Time
Gwangju (South Korea)	2025-12-17, 15:01:32 KST
Phuket (Thailand)	2025-12-17, 13:01:32 +07

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

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand