Chengdu to Iksan flights
Iksan lies 2,201 km (1,367 mi) east of Chengdu, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 34 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.
| Chengdu | Iksan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | South Korea |
| Population | 20.9 million | 307,000 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | CJJ, 99 km out |
Clocks in Iksan are 1 h ahead of Chengdu right now, so a 3 h 34 min journey lands 4 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Iksan
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 Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Iksan
Iksan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), 99 km (62 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (KUV, 31 km), Gwangju Airport (KWJ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,000 ft | 191 ft |
| Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (regional) | KUV | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,000 ft | 29 ft |
| Gwangju Airport (regional) | KWJ | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,300 ft | 39 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iksan from Chengdu?
2,201 km (1,367 mi) in a straight line, east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Iksan by air?
About 3 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Iksan?
Iksan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Iksan flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ); Iksan also has KUV, KWJ.
What currency do I need in Iksan?
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.