Changchun to Hwado flights
Hwado lies 712 km (443 mi) south of Changchun, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Changchun | Hwado | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | South Korea |
| Population | 5.7 million | 106,358 |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | CGQ, 32 km out | GMP, 47 km out |
Clocks in Hwado are 1 h ahead of Changchun right now, so a 1 h 40 min journey lands 2 h 40 min 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 Changchun
Changchun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Changchun?
712 km (443 mi) in a straight line, south of Changchun.
How long does it take to get from Changchun to Hwado by air?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Changchun and Hwado?
Hwado is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Changchun to Hwado flights?
Typically Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) 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.