Istanbul to Wŏnju flights
Wŏnju lies 8,037 km (4,994 mi) north-east of Istanbul, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 3 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.
| Istanbul | Wŏnju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | South Korea |
| Population | 15.7 million | 332,849 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | CJJ, 81 km out |
Clocks in Wŏnju are 6 h ahead of Istanbul right now, so a 11 h 3 min journey lands 17 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Wŏnju
Crossing from Turkey into South Korea: money changes from the Lira to the Won (KRW); the dialling code becomes +82; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Wŏnju
Wŏnju 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), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 10 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,000 ft | 191 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,037 km (4,994 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Wŏnju from Istanbul?
8,037 km (4,994 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Wŏnju by air?
About 11 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Wŏnju?
Wŏnju is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Wŏnju flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ); Wŏnju also has WJU.
What currency do I need in Wŏnju?
The Won (KRW).
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.