Zhengzhou to Daegu flights
Daegu lies 1,360 km (845 mi) east of Zhengzhou, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 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.
| Zhengzhou | Daegu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | South Korea |
| Population | 6.7 million | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | CGO, 32 km out | TAE, 7 km out |
Clocks in Daegu are 1 h ahead of Zhengzhou right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands 3 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Daegu
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 Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Daegu
Daegu is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Daegu International Airport (TAE), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,039 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gimhae International Airport (PUS, 83 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 75 km), Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO, 76 km), Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,039 ft | 116 ft |
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6 ft |
| Ulsan Airport (regional) | USN | 75 km (47 mi) | 6,561 ft | 45 ft |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (regional) | KPO | 76 km (47 mi) | 7,000 ft | 70 ft |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (regional) | HIN | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,000 ft | 25 ft |
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Staying in Daegu
Our booking partner lists 367 places to stay in Daegu. Of the 295 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (197), and 4 are five-star. Across 60 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 9,081 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Daegu from Zhengzhou?
1,360 km (845 mi) in a straight line, east of Zhengzhou.
How long does it take to get from Zhengzhou to Daegu by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zhengzhou and Daegu?
Daegu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Zhengzhou to Daegu flights?
Typically Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) to Daegu International Airport (TAE); Daegu also has PUS, USN, KPO, HIN.
What currency do I need in Daegu?
The Won (KRW).
Where can I stay in Daegu?
Our booking partner lists 367 places to stay in Daegu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.