Jeonju to Seoul flights
Seoul lies 195 km (121 mi) north of Jeonju, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 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.
| Jeonju | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 638,421 | 10.3 million |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | KUV, 49 km out | GMP, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Jeonju
Jeonju is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (KUV), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gwangju Airport (KWJ, 84 km).
Arriving in Seoul
Seoul is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Incheon International Airport (ICN, 48 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 48 km (30 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Seoul from Jeonju?
195 km (121 mi) in a straight line, north of Jeonju.
How long does it take to get from Jeonju to Seoul by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jeonju and Seoul?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Jeonju to Seoul flights?
Typically Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (KUV) to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP); Seoul also has ICN, WJU.
Where can I stay in Seoul?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.