Seoul to Beining flights
Beining lies 631 km (392 mi) north-west of Seoul, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 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.
| Seoul | Beining | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | China |
| Population | 10.3 million | 152,033 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | JNZ, 85 km out |
Clocks in Beining are 1 h behind Seoul right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands only 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Beining
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 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).
Arriving in Beining
Beining is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jinzhou Bay Airport (JNZ), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinzhou Bay Airport (regional) | JNZ | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,202 ft | 0 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Beining from Seoul?
631 km (392 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Beining by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seoul and Beining?
Beining is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Seoul to Beining flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Jinzhou Bay Airport (JNZ).
What currency do I need in Beining?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.