Kitakyushu to Cheongju (KKJ–CJJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
RF373
RF Florida West International Airways
320
11:55 AM
JST
1:10 PM
KST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RF374
RF Florida West International Airways
320
8:10 AM
KST
9:15 AM
JST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
NRT Narita ~5h 43m RF Narita (NRT) to Cheongju flights
CTS Sapporo ~6h 35m RF Sapporo (CTS) to Cheongju flights
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Kitakyushu to Cheongju
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 281 mi 1h 15m nonstop

KKJ–CJJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Florida West International Airways leads the route. The flight covers 281 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KKJ–CJJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
RF Florida West International Airways 7 320 1h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – RF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KKJ to CJJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KKJ to CJJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
28
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Cheongju from Kitakyushu

Nearby airports with service to Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513).
Metric KKJ→CJJ FUK→CJJ
Distance from KKJ 38 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 21
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of KKJ with service to Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513).

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cheongju is 0 hours the same as Kitakyushu.
KKJ: JST · CJJ: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kitakyushu, it's 6:00 PM in Cheongju.
Distance & Flight Time
281 mi / 452 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance registration. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) was required from 2021 to 2023 but has been suspended for Japanese nationals through the end of 2025. If K-ETA resumes, it costs KRW 10,000 (about JPY 1,100) and takes 24 to 72 hours to process at k-eta.go.kr.

Entry is fast. Immigration at Incheon (ICN) typically takes 15 to 30 minutes with automated gates available for repeat visitors who register biometrics. You need a return or onward ticket and may be asked about accommodation. No proof of funds is routinely requested for Japanese passport holders. The 90-day stay cannot be extended for tourism purposes.

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Seoul Incheon run about 2 hours 30 minutes, with dozens of daily frequencies on ANA, JAL, Korean Air, Asiana, Peach, T'way, Jin Air, and Jeju Air. Osaka Kansai, Nagoya Centrair, and Fukuoka also have heavy direct service. South Korea uses the Korean won (KRW), trading at roughly 9.5 KRW per JPY. T-money transit cards cost KRW 4,000 at any convenience store and work on all Seoul buses, subway, and taxis. No vaccination requirements.

KKJ–CJJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kitakyushu to Cheongju route.
Route details
Distance281 mi / 452 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KKJ
IATA / ICAOKKJ / RJFR
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: CJJ
IATA / ICAOCJJ / RKTU
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Elevation191 ft / 58 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KKJ to CJJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Kitakyushu Airport to Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) take about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 281 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KKJ to CJJ: Florida West International Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from CJJ to KKJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FUK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KKJ to CJJ

Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) and Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) are connected by nonstop service from Florida West International Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KKJ to CJJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KKJ to CJJ is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 281 miles (452 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fukuoka (FUK).