Beijing to Chongjin flights
Chongjin lies 1,143 km (710 mi) east of Beijing, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 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.
| Beijing | Chongjin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | North Korea |
| Population | 19 million | 327,000 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | RGO, 42 km out |
Clocks in Chongjin are 1 h ahead of Beijing right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands 3 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chongjin
Crossing from China into North Korea: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Won (KPW); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Chongjin
Chongjin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Orang (Chongjin) Airport (RGO), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orang (Chongjin) Airport (regional) | RGO | 42 km (26 mi) | 8,202 ft | 12 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chongjin from Beijing?
1,143 km (710 mi) in a straight line, east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Chongjin by air?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Chongjin?
Chongjin is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Pyongyang against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Chongjin flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Orang (Chongjin) Airport (RGO).
What currency do I need in Chongjin?
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.