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Pyongyang to Nehe flights

Nehe lies 1,053 km (654 mi) north of Pyongyang, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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
PyongyangNehe
CountryNorth KoreaChina
Population3.2 million108,253
Elevation43 m (141 ft)206 m (676 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang)UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)
Nearest large airportFNJ, 22 km outDTU, 93 km out

Clocks in Nehe are 1 h behind Pyongyang right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands only 1 h 6 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Nehe

Crossing from North Korea into China: money changes from the Won to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.

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 Nehe

Nehe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Wudalianchi Dedu Airport (DTU), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Nehe (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Wudalianchi Dedu Airport (regional)DTU93 km (58 mi)8,202 ft984 ft

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Common questions

How far is Nehe from Pyongyang?

1,053 km (654 mi) in a straight line, north of Pyongyang.

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

About 2 h 6 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 Nehe?

Nehe is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Pyongyang).

Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Nehe flights?

Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Wudalianchi Dedu Airport (DTU).

What currency do I need in Nehe?

The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).

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.