Pyongyang to Qitaihe flights
Qitaihe lies 863 km (536 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 51 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 | Qitaihe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | China |
| Population | 3.2 million | 345,033 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | JXA, 55 km out |
Clocks in Qitaihe are 1 h behind Pyongyang right now, so a 1 h 51 min journey lands only 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Qitaihe
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 Qitaihe
Qitaihe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (JXA), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (regional) | JXA | 55 km (34 mi) | 7,546 ft | 760 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Qitaihe from Pyongyang?
863 km (536 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Qitaihe by air?
About 1 h 51 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 Qitaihe?
Qitaihe is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Pyongyang).
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Qitaihe flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (JXA).
What currency do I need in Qitaihe?
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.