Akishima to Daegu flights
Daegu lies 973 km (604 mi) west of Akishima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Akishima | Daegu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Population | 113,949 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 110 m (361 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 41 km out | TAE, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Daegu
Crossing from Japan into South Korea: money changes from the Yen to the Won (KRW); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +82; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Akishima
Akishima is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 91 km).
Arriving in Daegu
Daegu is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Daegu International Airport (TAE), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,039 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gimhae International Airport (PUS, 83 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 75 km), Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO, 76 km), Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,039 ft | 116 ft |
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6 ft |
| Ulsan Airport (regional) | USN | 75 km (47 mi) | 6,561 ft | 45 ft |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (regional) | KPO | 76 km (47 mi) | 7,000 ft | 70 ft |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (regional) | HIN | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,000 ft | 25 ft |
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Staying in Daegu
Our booking partner lists 367 places to stay in Daegu. Of the 295 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (197), and 4 are five-star. Across 60 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 9,081 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Daegu from Akishima?
973 km (604 mi) in a straight line, west of Akishima.
How long does it take to get from Akishima to Daegu by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Akishima and Daegu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Akishima to Daegu flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Daegu International Airport (TAE); Daegu also has PUS, USN, KPO, HIN.
What currency do I need in Daegu?
The Won (KRW).
Where can I stay in Daegu?
Our booking partner lists 367 places to stay in Daegu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.