Sejong to Suzhou flights
Suzhou lies 852 km (530 mi) south-west of Sejong, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 51 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.
| Sejong | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | China |
| Population | 394,630 | 6.7 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CJJ, 23 km out | WUX, 27 km out |
Clocks in Suzhou are 1 h behind Sejong right now, so a 1 h 51 min journey lands only 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Suzhou
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 Sejong
Sejong 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), 23 km (14 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, 98 km).
Arriving in Suzhou
Suzhou is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 71 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 68 km), Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | WUX | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,499 ft | 24 ft |
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | SHA | 71 km (44 mi) | 11,154 ft | 10 ft |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (regional) | JNH | 68 km (42 mi) | 11,155 ft | 15 ft |
| Nantong Xingdong International Airport (regional) | NTG | 93 km (58 mi) | 11,155 ft | 16 ft |
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Staying in Suzhou
Our booking partner lists 498 places to stay in Suzhou. Of the 458 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (200), and 52 are five-star. Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 8,632 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Suzhou from Sejong?
852 km (530 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sejong.
How long does it take to get from Sejong to Suzhou by air?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sejong and Suzhou?
Suzhou is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Sejong to Suzhou flights?
Typically Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX); Suzhou also has SHA, JNH, NTG.
What currency do I need in Suzhou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Suzhou?
Our booking partner lists 498 places to stay in Suzhou, bookable on this site.
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.