Seoul to Dandong flights
Dandong lies 362 km (225 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 13 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 | Dandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | China |
| Population | 10.3 million | 815,858 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | DDG, 15 km out |
Clocks in Dandong are 1 h behind Seoul right now, so a 1 h 13 min journey lands only 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dandong
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 Dandong
Dandong is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dandong Langtou International Airport (DDG), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandong Langtou International Airport (regional) | DDG | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,530 ft | 30 ft |
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Staying in Dandong
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Dandong. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 183 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dandong from Seoul?
362 km (225 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Dandong by air?
About 1 h 13 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 Dandong?
Dandong is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Seoul to Dandong flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Dandong Langtou International Airport (DDG).
What currency do I need in Dandong?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Dandong?
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Dandong, bookable on this site.
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.