Beijing to Hwado flights
Hwado lies 978 km (608 mi) east of Beijing, +1 h on the clock. 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.
| Beijing | Hwado | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | South Korea |
| Population | 19 million | 106,358 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | GMP, 47 km out |
Clocks in Hwado are 1 h ahead of Beijing right now, so a 2 h journey lands 3 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hwado
Crossing from China into South Korea: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Won (KRW); 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 Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Hwado
Hwado is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Incheon International Airport (ICN, 78 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 47 km (29 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 78 km (48 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 62 km (39 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hwado from Beijing?
978 km (608 mi) in a straight line, east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Hwado 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 Beijing and Hwado?
Hwado is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Hwado flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP); Hwado also has ICN, WJU.
What currency do I need in Hwado?
The Won (KRW).
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.