Pyongyang to Utsunomiya flights
Utsunomiya lies 1,270 km (789 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 23 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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| Pyongyang | Utsunomiya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.2 million | 518,757 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | IBR, 64 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Utsunomiya
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 Utsunomiya
Utsunomiya is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ibaraki Airport (IBR), 64 km (40 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 100 km), Fukushima Airport (FKS, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 64 km (40 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 100 km (62 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Fukushima Airport (regional) | FKS | 88 km (55 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,221 ft |
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Staying in Utsunomiya
Our booking partner lists 60 places to stay in Utsunomiya. Of the 44 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (30), and 1 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 19,785 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Utsunomiya from Pyongyang?
1,270 km (789 mi) in a straight line, east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Utsunomiya by air?
About 2 h 23 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 Utsunomiya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Utsunomiya flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR); Utsunomiya also has NRT, FKS.
What currency do I need in Utsunomiya?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Utsunomiya?
Our booking partner lists 60 places to stay in Utsunomiya, bookable on this site.
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.