Shenzhen to Yeosu flights
Yeosu lies 1,895 km (1,177 mi) north-east of Shenzhen, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 11 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.
| Shenzhen | Yeosu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | South Korea |
| Population | 17.5 million | 268,823 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | RSU, 10 km out |
Clocks in Yeosu are 1 h ahead of Shenzhen right now, so a 3 h 11 min journey lands 4 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yeosu
Crossing from China into South Korea: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Won (KRW); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +82; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shenzhen
Shenzhen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 30 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 66 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 93 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 78 km).
Arriving in Yeosu
Yeosu is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yeosu Airport (RSU), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN, 52 km), Gwangju Airport (KWJ, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeosu Airport (regional) | RSU | 10 km (6 mi) | 6,890 ft | 53 ft |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (regional) | HIN | 52 km (32 mi) | 9,000 ft | 25 ft |
| Gwangju Airport (regional) | KWJ | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,300 ft | 39 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yeosu from Shenzhen?
1,895 km (1,177 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Yeosu by air?
About 3 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shenzhen and Yeosu?
Yeosu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Yeosu flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Yeosu Airport (RSU); Yeosu also has HIN, KWJ.
What currency do I need in Yeosu?
The Won (KRW).
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.