Seogwipo to Kitakyushu by ferry
Kitakyushu lies 403 km (250 mi) east of Seogwipo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 403 km (250 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 12 h 13 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| Seogwipo | Kitakyushu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 178,552 | 940,978 |
| Elevation | 69 m (226 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Moseulpo Port | Port of Kitakyushu |
What changes when you arrive in Kitakyushu
Crossing from South Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book ferries from Seogwipo to Kitakyushu
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Staying in Kitakyushu
Our booking partner lists 82 places to stay in Kitakyushu. Of the 68 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (40). Across 48 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 32,568 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kitakyushu
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Kitakyushu from Seogwipo?
403 km (250 mi) in a straight line, east of Seogwipo; by road roughly 492 km (305 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seogwipo to Kitakyushu by ferry?
About 12 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seogwipo and Kitakyushu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kitakyushu?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Kitakyushu?
Our booking partner lists 82 places to stay in Kitakyushu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.