Artëm to Pyongyang flights
Pyongyang lies 722 km (448 mi) south-west of Artëm, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Artëm | Pyongyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | North Korea |
| Population | 102,300 | 3.2 million |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Asia/Vladivostok) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
| Nearest large airport | VVO, 6 km out | FNJ, 22 km out |
Clocks in Pyongyang are 1 h behind Artëm right now, so a 1 h 41 min journey lands only 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pyongyang
Crossing from Russia into North Korea: money changes from the Ruble to the Won (KPW); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Artëm
Artëm is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Vladivostok International Airport (VVO), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Pyongyang
Pyongyang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,475-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | FNJ | 22 km (14 mi) | 12,475 ft | 117 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pyongyang from Artëm?
722 km (448 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Artëm.
How long does it take to get from Artëm to Pyongyang by air?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Artëm and Pyongyang?
Pyongyang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Pyongyang against Asia/Vladivostok).
Which airports are used for Artëm to Pyongyang flights?
Typically Vladivostok International Airport (VVO) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ).
What currency do I need in Pyongyang?
The Won (KPW).
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.