Flights to Kaesŏng
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kaesŏng is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 50 km (31 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, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 50 km (31 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 57 km (35 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, GMP can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 59 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kaesŏng
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaesŏng to Shanghai | China | 883 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Kaesŏng to Beijing | China | 904 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Kaesŏng to Tianjin | China | 825 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Kaesŏng to Wuhan | China | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Kaesŏng to Hangzhou | China | 1,036 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Kaesŏng to Harbin | China | 865 km (538 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Kaesŏng to Tokyo | Japan | 1,195 km (743 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Kaesŏng to Hefei | China | 1,083 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Kaesŏng to Weifang | China | 673 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Kaesŏng to Nanjing | China | 965 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Kaesŏng to Shenyang | China | 501 km (312 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Kaesŏng to Jinan | China | 857 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Kaesŏng to Dalian | China | 444 km (276 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Kaesŏng to Qingdao | China | 588 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Kaesŏng to Yantai | China | 453 km (282 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Kaesŏng to Suzhou | China | 920 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Kaesŏng to Zhengzhou | China | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Kaesŏng to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Kaesŏng to Changchun | China | 665 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Kaesŏng to Pudong | China | 879 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Kaesŏng to Taiyuan | China | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Kaesŏng to Zibo | China | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Kaesŏng to Chongqing | China | 2,065 km (1,283 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Kaesŏng to Chengdu | China | 2,212 km (1,375 mi) | about 3 h 35 min |
| Kaesŏng to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,898 km (4,908 mi) | about 10 h 53 min |
| Kaesŏng to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,760 km (2,957 mi) | about 6 h 51 min |
| Kaesŏng to Xi’an | China | 1,633 km (1,015 mi) | about 2 h 51 min |
| Kaesŏng to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,737 km (3,565 mi) | about 8 h 6 min |
| Kaesŏng to Delhi | India | 4,644 km (2,885 mi) | about 6 h 42 min |
| Kaesŏng to Cairo | Egypt | 8,430 km (5,238 mi) | about 11 h 33 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 Kaesŏng?
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is the closest large airport at 50 km (31 mi). The others, ICN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GMP from Kaesŏng city centre?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kaesŏng 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.