Qingdao to Pyongyang flights
Pyongyang lies 577 km (359 mi) north-east of Qingdao, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 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.
| Qingdao | Pyongyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | North Korea |
| Population | 7.2 million | 3.2 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
| Nearest large airport | TAO, 42 km out | FNJ, 22 km out |
Clocks in Pyongyang are 1 h ahead of Qingdao right now, so a 1 h 29 min journey lands 2 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pyongyang
Crossing from China into North Korea: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Won (KPW); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Qingdao
Qingdao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | FNJ | 22 km (14 mi) | 12,475 ft | 117 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pyongyang from Qingdao?
577 km (359 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Qingdao.
How long does it take to get from Qingdao to Pyongyang by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Qingdao and Pyongyang?
Pyongyang is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Pyongyang against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Qingdao to Pyongyang flights?
Typically Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ).
What currency do I need in Pyongyang?
The Won (KPW).
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.