Zama to Suwon flights
Suwon lies 1,125 km (699 mi) west of Zama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 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.
| Zama | Suwon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Population | 132,325 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 36 km out | GMP, 35 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Suwon
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 Zama
Zama is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 36 km (22 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, 95 km), Oshima Airport (OIM, 79 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 35 km (22 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 53 km (33 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,000 ft | 191 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
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Staying in Suwon
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Suwon. Of the 153 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (91). Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 5,303 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Suwon from Zama?
1,125 km (699 mi) in a straight line, west of Zama.
How long does it take to get from Zama to Suwon by air?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zama and Suwon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Zama to Suwon flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP); Suwon also has ICN, CJJ, WJU.
What currency do I need in Suwon?
The Won (KRW).
Where can I stay in Suwon?
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Suwon, bookable on this site.
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.