Lahore to Sinŭiju flights
Sinŭiju lies 4,550 km (2,827 mi) north-east of Lahore, +4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 35 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.
| Lahore | Sinŭiju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | North Korea |
| Population | 13 million | 288,112 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
| Nearest large airport | LHE, 6 km out | DDG, 13 km out |
Clocks in Sinŭiju are 4 h ahead of Lahore right now, so a 6 h 35 min journey lands 10 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sinŭiju
Crossing from Pakistan into North Korea: money changes from the Rupee to the Won (KPW); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lahore
Lahore is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ, 46 km).
Arriving in Sinŭiju
Sinŭiju is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dandong Langtou International Airport (DDG), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandong Langtou International Airport (regional) | DDG | 13 km (8 mi) | 8,530 ft | 30 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,550 km (2,827 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Sinŭiju from Lahore?
4,550 km (2,827 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lahore.
How long does it take to get from Lahore to Sinŭiju by air?
About 6 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lahore and Sinŭiju?
Sinŭiju is 4 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Pyongyang against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Lahore to Sinŭiju flights?
Typically Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Dandong Langtou International Airport (DDG).
What currency do I need in Sinŭiju?
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.