Pyongyang to Tomakomai flights
Tomakomai lies 1,390 km (864 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 32 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 | Tomakomai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.2 million | 174,806 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | CTS, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tomakomai
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 Tomakomai
Tomakomai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport | CTS | 17 km (11 mi) | 9,843 ft | 82 ft |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport (regional) | OKD | 56 km (35 mi) | 4,920 ft | 25 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tomakomai from Pyongyang?
1,390 km (864 mi) in a straight line, east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Tomakomai by air?
About 2 h 32 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 Tomakomai?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Tomakomai flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS); Tomakomai also has OKD.
What currency do I need in Tomakomai?
The Yen (JPY).
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.