Flights to Gyeongju
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Gyeongju is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Daegu International Airport (TAE), 50 km (31 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, 78 km), Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO, 25 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 30 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | 50 km (31 mi) | 9,039 ft | 116 ft |
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | 78 km (48 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6 ft |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (regional) | KPO | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,000 ft | 70 ft |
| Ulsan Airport (regional) | USN | 30 km (19 mi) | 6,561 ft | 45 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,039 ft, TAE handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 116 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Gyeongju
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongju to Shanghai | China | 883 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Gyeongju to Beijing | China | 1,211 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Gyeongju to Tianjin | China | 1,122 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Gyeongju to Hangzhou | China | 1,044 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Gyeongju to Seoul | South Korea | 276 km (172 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Gyeongju to Harbin | China | 1,122 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Gyeongju to Tokyo | Japan | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Gyeongju to Hefei | China | 1,186 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Gyeongju to Weifang | China | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Gyeongju to Nanjing | China | 1,049 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Gyeongju to Shenyang | China | 829 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Gyeongju to Jinan | China | 1,098 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Gyeongju to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Gyeongju to Dalian | China | 754 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Gyeongju to Qingdao | China | 795 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Gyeongju to Yantai | China | 716 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Gyeongju to Suzhou | China | 944 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Gyeongju to Zhengzhou | China | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Gyeongju to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,330 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Gyeongju to Changchun | China | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Gyeongju to Pudong | China | 879 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Gyeongju to Taiyuan | China | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Gyeongju to Chongqing | China | 2,226 km (1,383 mi) | about 3 h 36 min |
| Gyeongju to Chengdu | China | 2,401 km (1,492 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Gyeongju to Guangzhou | China | 2,090 km (1,298 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| Gyeongju to Shenzhen | China | 2,080 km (1,292 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Gyeongju to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,231 km (5,114 mi) | about 11 h 18 min |
| Gyeongju to Wuhan | China | 1,506 km (936 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Gyeongju to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,031 km (3,126 mi) | about 7 h 12 min |
| Gyeongju to Xi’an | China | 1,851 km (1,150 mi) | about 3 h 7 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 Gyeongju?
Daegu International Airport (TAE) is the closest large airport at 50 km (31 mi). The others, PUS, KPO, USN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is TAE from Gyeongju city centre?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Gyeongju 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.