Pyongyang to Nakhodka flights
Nakhodka lies 735 km (457 mi) north-east of Pyongyang, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 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 | Nakhodka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | Russia |
| Population | 3.2 million | 146,920 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+10 (Asia/Vladivostok) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | VVO, 88 km out |
Clocks in Nakhodka are 1 h ahead of Pyongyang right now, so a 1 h 42 min journey lands 2 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nakhodka
Crossing from North Korea into Russia: money changes from the Won to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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 Nakhodka
Nakhodka is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Vladivostok International Airport (VVO), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladivostok International Airport | VVO | 88 km (55 mi) | 11,483 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nakhodka from Pyongyang?
735 km (457 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Nakhodka by air?
About 1 h 42 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 Nakhodka?
Nakhodka is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Vladivostok against Asia/Pyongyang).
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Nakhodka flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Vladivostok International Airport (VVO).
What currency do I need in Nakhodka?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.