Suwon to Otaru flights
Otaru lies 1,354 km (842 mi) north-east of Suwon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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.
| Suwon | Otaru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 115,333 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 35 km out | CTS, 73 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Otaru
Crossing from South Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Suwon
Suwon is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 35 km (22 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, 53 km), Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ, 77 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 86 km).
Arriving in Otaru
Otaru is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD, 32 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | 73 km (45 mi) | 9,843 ft | 82 ft |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport (regional) | OKD | 32 km (20 mi) | 4,920 ft | 25 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Otaru from Suwon?
1,354 km (842 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Suwon.
How long does it take to get from Suwon to Otaru by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Suwon and Otaru?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Suwon to Otaru flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to New Chitose Airport (CTS); Otaru also has OKD.
What currency do I need in Otaru?
The Yen (JPY).
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.