Pyongyang to Tokyo flights
Tokyo lies 1,285 km (799 mi) 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 2 h 24 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 | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.2 million | 9.7 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | HND, 18 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tokyo
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 Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 64 km (40 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tokyo from Pyongyang?
1,285 km (799 mi) in a straight line, east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Tokyo by air?
About 2 h 24 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 Tokyo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Tokyo flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Tokyo also has NRT, IBR.
What currency do I need in Tokyo?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Tokyo?
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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
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