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Connecting route · United States → South Korea

Flights from Los Angeles to Gwangju

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Gwangju. The fastest way is one stop via Taipei, about 26h 56m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 26h 56m
LAXKWJTPE

Los Angeles to Gwangju at a glance

Fastest journey26h 56mVia Taipei, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Gwangju

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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LAX Taipei (TPE) KWJ
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: Jin Air, Trinity Airways
Sun01:00 LAX06:04 TPE8h 41m connection14:45 TPE19:56 KWJEVA Air + Trinity Airways
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 26h 56m
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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
9,770 km6,067 miles
Journey time
26h 56mon current schedules
Time difference
+17hGwangju vs Los Angeles
Currency in Gwangju
KRW
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → KWJ

Flights from Los Angeles to Gwangju: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Gwangju?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Gwangju?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 26h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,770 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Gwangju?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Gwangju?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Gwangju: Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Gwangju?
Gwangju is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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