Gwangju to Chūō flights
Chūō lies 1,166 km (725 mi) east of Gwangju, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 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.
| Gwangju | Chūō | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 1.4 million | 169,179 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | MWX, 52 km out | HND, 13 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Chūō
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 Gwangju
Gwangju is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Muan International Airport (MWX), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gwangju Airport (KWJ, 11 km), Yeosu Airport (RSU, 73 km), Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (KUV, 88 km).
Arriving in Chūō
Chūō is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 13 km (8 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, 56 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 56 km (35 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 81 km (50 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chūō from Gwangju?
1,166 km (725 mi) in a straight line, east of Gwangju.
How long does it take to get from Gwangju to Chūō by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gwangju and Chūō?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gwangju to Chūō flights?
Typically Muan International Airport (MWX) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Chūō also has NRT, IBR.
What currency do I need in Chūō?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.