Hamhŭng to Pudong flights
Pudong lies 1,108 km (688 mi) south-west of Hamhŭng, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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.
| Hamhŭng | Pudong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | China |
| Population | 559,056 | 5.7 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | DSO, 20 km out | SHA, 17 km out |
Clocks in Pudong are 1 h behind Hamhŭng right now, so a 2 h 10 min journey lands only 1 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pudong
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 Hamhŭng
Hamhŭng is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sondok Airport (DSO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,210 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Wonsan Kalma Airport (WOS, 84 km).
Arriving in Pudong
Pudong is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 31 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | SHA | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,154 ft | 10 ft |
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | PVG | 31 km (19 mi) | 13,123 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pudong from Hamhŭng?
1,108 km (688 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamhŭng.
How long does it take to get from Hamhŭng to Pudong by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamhŭng and Pudong?
Pudong is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Pyongyang).
Which airports are used for Hamhŭng to Pudong flights?
Typically Sondok Airport (DSO) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA); Pudong also has PVG.
What currency do I need in Pudong?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.