Chaeryŏng-ni to Yantai flights
Yantai lies 360 km (224 mi) west of Chaeryŏng-ni, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 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.
| Chaeryŏng-ni | Yantai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | China |
| Population | 125,631 | 7.1 million |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 66 km out | YNT, 46 km out |
Clocks in Yantai are 1 h behind Chaeryŏng-ni right now, so a 1 h 13 min journey lands only 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yantai
Crossing from North Korea into China: money changes from the Won to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chaeryŏng-ni
Chaeryŏng-ni is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 66 km (41 mi) from the centre, whose 12,475-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Yantai
Yantai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Weihai Dashuibo Airport (WEH, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yantai Penglai International Airport | YNT | 46 km (29 mi) | 11,155 ft | 154 ft |
| Weihai Dashuibo Airport (regional) | WEH | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,530 ft | 145 ft |
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Staying in Yantai
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Common questions
How far is Yantai from Chaeryŏng-ni?
360 km (224 mi) in a straight line, west of Chaeryŏng-ni.
How long does it take to get from Chaeryŏng-ni to Yantai by air?
About 1 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 Chaeryŏng-ni and Yantai?
Yantai is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Pyongyang).
Which airports are used for Chaeryŏng-ni to Yantai flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT); Yantai also has WEH.
What currency do I need in Yantai?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Yantai?
Our booking partner lists 76 places to stay in Yantai, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.