Pyongyang to Seoul flights
Seoul lies 195 km (121 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 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 | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 3.2 million | 10.3 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | GMP, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Seoul
Crossing from North Korea into South Korea: money changes from the Won to the Won (KRW); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +82; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Seoul
Seoul is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Incheon International Airport (ICN, 48 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 48 km (30 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
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Staying in Seoul
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Common questions
How far is Seoul from Pyongyang?
195 km (121 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Seoul by air?
About 1 h, 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 Seoul?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Seoul flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP); Seoul also has ICN, WJU.
What currency do I need in Seoul?
The Won (KRW).
Where can I stay in Seoul?
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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.