Daegu to Qitaihe flights
Qitaihe lies 1,119 km (695 mi) north of Daegu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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 | Qitaihe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | China |
| Population | 2.4 million | 345,033 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | TAE, 7 km out | JXA, 55 km out |
Clocks in Qitaihe are 1 h behind Daegu right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands only 1 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Qitaihe
Crossing from South Korea into China: money changes from the Won to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
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 Qitaihe
Qitaihe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (JXA), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (regional) | JXA | 55 km (34 mi) | 7,546 ft | 760 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Qitaihe from Daegu?
1,119 km (695 mi) in a straight line, north of Daegu.
How long does it take to get from Daegu to Qitaihe by air?
About 2 h 11 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 Qitaihe?
Qitaihe is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Daegu to Qitaihe flights?
Typically Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (JXA).
What currency do I need in Qitaihe?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.