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Flights from Gwangju to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Gwangju to Tokyo. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Jeju, about 4h 25m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 21m
KWJTYOGMP

Gwangju to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey4h 21mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Jeju

Best ways to fly from Gwangju to Tokyo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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KWJ Seoul (GMP) TYO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Japan Airlines
Mon17:30 KWJ18:11 GMP1h 49m connection20:00 GMP21:55 TYOAsiana Airlines + All Nippon Airways
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 25m
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KWJ Jeju (CJU) TYO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~4h 21m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,160 km720 miles
Journey time
4h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneTokyo vs Gwangju
Currency in Tokyo
JPY
Airports
KWJ → NRT, HND

Flights from Gwangju to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Gwangju to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul and Jeju. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Gwangju to Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,160 km.
Where do you change planes between Gwangju and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Seoul (GMP) and Jeju (CJU). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Gwangju and Tokyo?
Gwangju: Gwangju Airport (KWJ). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).

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