Pyongyang to Wakayama flights
Wakayama lies 994 km (618 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 2 h 1 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 | Wakayama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.2 million | 356,729 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | KIX, 23 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Wakayama
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 Wakayama
Wakayama is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 45 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 53 km), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 66 km), Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 23 km (14 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 45 km (28 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 53 km (33 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 66 km (41 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport (regional) | SHM | 66 km (41 mi) | 6,560 ft | 298 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Wakayama from Pyongyang?
994 km (618 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Wakayama by air?
About 2 h 1 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 Wakayama?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Wakayama flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Kansai International Airport (KIX); Wakayama also has UKB, TKS, ITM, SHM.
What currency do I need in Wakayama?
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.