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Daejeon to Kukichūō flights

Kukichūō lies 1,102 km (685 mi) east of Daejeon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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.

DaejeonKukichūō

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The two ends, side by side
DaejeonKukichūō
CountrySouth KoreaJapan
Population1.4 million150,582
Elevation58 m (190 ft)14 m (46 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Seoul)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Nearest large airportCJJ, 42 km outHND, 58 km out

What changes when you arrive in Kukichūō

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 Daejeon

Daejeon is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), 42 km (26 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, 85 km).

Arriving in Kukichūō

Kukichūō is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 68 km), Narita International Airport (NRT, 72 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Kukichūō (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHND58 km (36 mi)11,024 ft35 ft
Ibaraki AirportIBR68 km (42 mi)8,858 ft105 ft
Narita International AirportNRT72 km (45 mi)13,123 ft141 ft

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Common questions

How far is Kukichūō from Daejeon?

1,102 km (685 mi) in a straight line, east of Daejeon.

How long does it take to get from Daejeon to Kukichūō by air?

About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Daejeon and Kukichūō?

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

Which airports are used for Daejeon to Kukichūō flights?

Typically Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Kukichūō also has IBR, NRT.

What currency do I need in Kukichūō?

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.