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Nagoya to Pyongyang flights

Pyongyang lies 1,077 km (669 mi) north-west of Nagoya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 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.

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The two ends, side by side
NagoyaPyongyang
CountryJapanNorth Korea
Population2.3 million3.2 million
Elevation23 m (75 ft)43 m (141 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang)
Nearest large airportNGO, 37 km outFNJ, 22 km out

What changes when you arrive in Pyongyang

Crossing from Japan into North Korea: money changes from the Yen 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 Nagoya

Nagoya is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (NKM, 8 km).

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.

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Pyongyang (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Pyongyang Sunan International AirportFNJ22 km (14 mi)12,475 ft117 ft

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Common questions

How far is Pyongyang from Nagoya?

1,077 km (669 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Nagoya.

How long does it take to get from Nagoya to Pyongyang by air?

About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Nagoya and Pyongyang?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Which airports are used for Nagoya to Pyongyang flights?

Typically Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) 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.