Distance From Gwangju Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, KWJ - SYD Distance

The distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 5026 miles or 8088 kilometers or 4364 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 Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwangju and Sydney takes around 11 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gwangju Airport, Gwangju, South Korea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 11 hours 33 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 - SYD

Kilometers		8088 km
Statute Miles		5026 miles
Nautical Miles		4364 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 33 minutes

Gwangju Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - KWJ to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gwangju, South Korea and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWJ - SYD

Time difference between Gwangju (South Korea) and Sydney (Australia) is 1 Hours.
Sydney time is 1 Hours ahead of Gwangju.

Location	Local Time
Gwangju (South Korea)	2026-05-01, 19:12:03 KST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-05-01, 20:12:03 AEST

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia