Flights to Gangneung
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Gangneung is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yangyang International Airport (YNY), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangyang International Airport | YNY | 39 km (24 mi) | 8,202 ft | 241 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,202 ft, YNY handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 241 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Gangneung
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangneung to Shanghai | China | 994 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Gangneung to Beijing | China | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Gangneung to Tianjin | China | 1,029 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Gangneung to Hangzhou | China | 1,153 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Gangneung to Seoul | South Korea | 168 km (104 mi) | about 58 min |
| Gangneung to Harbin | China | 908 km (564 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Gangneung to Tokyo | Japan | 991 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Gangneung to Hefei | China | 1,243 km (772 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Gangneung to Weifang | China | 872 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Gangneung to Nanjing | China | 1,116 km (693 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Gangneung to Shenyang | China | 646 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Gangneung to Jinan | China | 1,058 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Gangneung to Dalian | China | 647 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Gangneung to Qingdao | China | 778 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Gangneung to Yantai | China | 655 km (407 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Gangneung to Suzhou | China | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Gangneung to Zhengzhou | China | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Gangneung to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,262 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Gangneung to Changchun | China | 744 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Gangneung to Pudong | China | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Gangneung to Taiyuan | China | 1,431 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Gangneung to Zibo | China | 962 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Gangneung to Chongqing | China | 2,250 km (1,398 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| Gangneung to Chengdu | China | 2,405 km (1,494 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Gangneung to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,073 km (5,016 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Gangneung to Wuhan | China | 1,560 km (969 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
| Gangneung to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,964 km (3,085 mi) | about 7 h 7 min |
| Gangneung to Xi’an | China | 1,832 km (1,138 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Gangneung to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,942 km (3,692 mi) | about 8 h 22 min |
| Gangneung to Delhi | India | 4,848 km (3,013 mi) | about 6 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Gangneung?
Yangyang International Airport (YNY) is the closest large airport at 39 km (24 mi). The others, WJU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YNY from Gangneung city centre?
39 km (24 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Gangneung on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.