Pyongyang to Himeji flights
Himeji lies 922 km (573 mi) south-east of Pyongyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 56 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.
| Pyongyang | Himeji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.2 million | 530,495 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | UKB, 52 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Himeji
Crossing from North Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Himeji
Himeji is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kobe Airport (UKB), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kansai International Airport (KIX, 66 km), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 68 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 77 km), Okayama Momotaro Airport (OKJ, 77 km), Takamatsu Airport (TAK, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 52 km (32 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 66 km (41 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 77 km (48 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,843 ft | 806 ft |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,200 ft | 607 ft |
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Staying in Himeji
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Himeji. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 1 are five-star. Across 29 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 31,688 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Himeji from Pyongyang?
922 km (573 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Himeji by air?
About 1 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pyongyang and Himeji?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Himeji flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Kobe Airport (UKB); Himeji also has KIX, ITM, TKS, OKJ, TAK.
What currency do I need in Himeji?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Himeji?
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Himeji, 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 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.