Wŏnju to Tokyo flights
Tokyo lies 1,065 km (662 mi) east of Wŏnju, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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.
| Wŏnju | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 332,849 | 9.7 million |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CJJ, 81 km out | HND, 18 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tokyo
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 Wŏnju
Wŏnju is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 10 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 64 km (40 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tokyo from Wŏnju?
1,065 km (662 mi) in a straight line, east of Wŏnju.
How long does it take to get from Wŏnju to Tokyo by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wŏnju and Tokyo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Wŏnju to Tokyo flights?
Typically Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Tokyo also has NRT, IBR.
What currency do I need in Tokyo?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Tokyo?
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Where these facts come from
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