Tokyo to Suncheon flights
Suncheon lies 1,110 km (689 mi) west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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.
| Tokyo | Suncheon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Population | 9.7 million | 276,375 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | RSU, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Suncheon
Crossing from Japan into South Korea: money changes from the Yen to the Won (KRW); traffic switches to the right; 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 Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
Arriving in Suncheon
Suncheon is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yeosu Airport (RSU), 17 km (11 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, 55 km), Gwangju Airport (KWJ, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeosu Airport (regional) | RSU | 17 km (11 mi) | 6,890 ft | 53 ft |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (regional) | HIN | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,000 ft | 25 ft |
| Gwangju Airport (regional) | KWJ | 65 km (40 mi) | 9,300 ft | 39 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Suncheon from Tokyo?
1,110 km (689 mi) in a straight line, west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Suncheon by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Suncheon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Suncheon flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Yeosu Airport (RSU); Suncheon also has HIN, KWJ.
What currency do I need in Suncheon?
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 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.