Flights to Suwon
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
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 Suwon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwon to Shanghai | China | 846 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Suwon to Beijing | China | 966 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Suwon to Tianjin | China | 883 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Suwon to Wuhan | China | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Suwon to Hangzhou | China | 1,002 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Suwon to Harbin | China | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Suwon to Tokyo | Japan | 1,147 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Suwon to Hefei | China | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Suwon to Weifang | China | 705 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Suwon to Nanjing | China | 950 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Suwon to Shenyang | China | 587 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Suwon to Jinan | China | 892 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Suwon to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,457 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Suwon to Dalian | China | 506 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Suwon to Qingdao | China | 606 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Suwon to Yantai | China | 492 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Suwon to Suzhou | China | 888 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Suwon to Zhengzhou | China | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Suwon to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,105 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Suwon to Changchun | China | 746 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Suwon to Pudong | China | 842 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Suwon to Taiyuan | China | 1,274 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Suwon to Chongqing | China | 2,078 km (1,291 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Suwon to Chengdu | China | 2,233 km (1,388 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Suwon to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,976 km (4,956 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Suwon to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,810 km (2,989 mi) | about 6 h 55 min |
| Suwon to Xi’an | China | 1,663 km (1,033 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Suwon to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,782 km (3,593 mi) | about 8 h 10 min |
| Suwon to Delhi | India | 4,687 km (2,913 mi) | about 6 h 46 min |
| Suwon to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 3,788 km (2,354 mi) | about 5 h 36 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 Suwon?
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is the closest large airport at 35 km (22 mi). The others, ICN, CJJ, WJU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GMP from Suwon city centre?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Suwon 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 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.