Seoul to Mentougou flights
Mentougou lies 979 km (609 mi) 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 2 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.
| Seoul | Mentougou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | China |
| Population | 10.3 million | 197,772 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 17 km out | PEK, 46 km out |
Clocks in Mentougou are 1 h behind Seoul right now, so a 2 h journey lands only 1 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mentougou
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 Mentougou
Mentougou is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Capital International Airport | PEK | 46 km (29 mi) | 12,467 ft | 116 ft |
| Beijing Daxing International Airport | PKX | 56 km (35 mi) | 12,467 ft | 98 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mentougou from Seoul?
979 km (609 mi) in a straight line, west of Seoul.
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Mentougou by air?
About 2 h, 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 Mentougou?
Mentougou is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Seoul to Mentougou flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK); Mentougou also has PKX.
What currency do I need in Mentougou?
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.