Nanjing to Sinp’o flights
Sinp’o lies 1,225 km (761 mi) north-east of Nanjing, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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.
| Nanjing | Sinp’o | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | North Korea |
| Population | 9.3 million | 152,759 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
| Nearest large airport | NKG, 37 km out | DSO, 70 km out |
Clocks in Sinp’o are 1 h ahead of Nanjing right now, so a 2 h 19 min journey lands 3 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sinp’o
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 Nanjing
Nanjing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 95 km).
Arriving in Sinp’o
Sinp’o is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sondok Airport (DSO), 70 km (43 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,210 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sondok Airport (regional) | DSO | 70 km (43 mi) | 8,210 ft | 12 ft |
Book a flight to Sinp’o
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Sinp’o
Live rooms and prices for Sinp’o are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Sinp’o
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Sinp’o from Nanjing?
1,225 km (761 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Nanjing.
How long does it take to get from Nanjing to Sinp’o by air?
About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nanjing and Sinp’o?
Sinp’o is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Pyongyang against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Nanjing to Sinp’o flights?
Typically Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Sondok Airport (DSO).
What currency do I need in Sinp’o?
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.