Daegu to Gifu flights
Gifu lies 740 km (460 mi) east of Daegu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 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.
| Daegu | Gifu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 2.4 million | 402,557 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | TAE, 7 km out | NGO, 63 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Gifu
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Gifu
Gifu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (NKM, 24 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 63 km (39 mi) | 11,483 ft | 15 ft |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (regional) | NKM | 24 km (15 mi) | 8,990 ft | 52 ft |
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Staying in Gifu
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Gifu. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24), and 2 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 14,230 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gifu from Daegu?
740 km (460 mi) in a straight line, east of Daegu.
How long does it take to get from Daegu to Gifu by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Daegu and Gifu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Daegu to Gifu flights?
Typically Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO); Gifu also has NKM.
What currency do I need in Gifu?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Gifu?
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Gifu, 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.