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Connecting route · United States → South Korea

Flights from New York to Gwangju

There are no direct flights from New York to Gwangju. The fastest way is one stop via Taipei, about 28h 11m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 28h 11m
NYCKWJTPE

New York to Gwangju at a glance

Fastest journey28h 11mVia Taipei, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei

Best ways to fly from New York 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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NYC Taipei (TPE) KWJ
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: Jin Air, Trinity Airways
Sun02:45 NYC07:08 TPE7h 37m connection14:45 TPE19:56 KWJEVA Air + Trinity Airways
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 28h 11m
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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
11,313 km7,025 miles
Journey time
28h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
+14hGwangju vs New York
Currency in Gwangju
KRW
Airports
EWR, JFK, LGA → KWJ

Flights from New York to Gwangju: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New York 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 New York to Gwangju?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 28h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,313 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Gwangju?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve New York and Gwangju?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Gwangju: Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
What is the time difference between New York and Gwangju?
Gwangju is 14 hours ahead of New York.

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