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Daegu to Kawagoe flights

Kawagoe lies 981 km (610 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 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.

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The two ends, side by side
DaeguKawagoe
CountrySouth KoreaJapan
Population2.4 million354,571
Elevation45 m (148 ft)26 m (85 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Seoul)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Nearest large airportTAE, 7 km outHND, 48 km out

What changes when you arrive in Kawagoe

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 Kawagoe

Kawagoe is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 48 km (30 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, 83 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 89 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Kawagoe (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHND48 km (30 mi)11,024 ft35 ft
Narita International AirportNRT83 km (52 mi)13,123 ft141 ft
Ibaraki AirportIBR89 km (55 mi)8,858 ft105 ft

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Common questions

How far is Kawagoe from Daegu?

981 km (610 mi) in a straight line, east of Daegu.

How long does it take to get from Daegu to Kawagoe 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 Daegu and Kawagoe?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Which airports are used for Daegu to Kawagoe flights?

Typically Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Kawagoe also has NRT, IBR.

What currency do I need in Kawagoe?

The Yen (JPY).

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.