Flights to Pyongyang
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,475 ft, FNJ can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 117 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Pyongyang
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang to Shanghai | China | 952 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Pyongyang to Beijing | China | 809 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Pyongyang to Tianjin | China | 740 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Pyongyang to Wuhan | China | 1,406 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Pyongyang to Hangzhou | China | 1,098 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Pyongyang to Seoul | South Korea | 195 km (121 mi) | about 1 h |
| Pyongyang to Harbin | China | 750 km (466 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Pyongyang to Tokyo | Japan | 1,285 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Pyongyang to Hefei | China | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Pyongyang to Weifang | China | 638 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Pyongyang to Nanjing | China | 999 km (621 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Pyongyang to Shenyang | China | 364 km (226 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Pyongyang to Jinan | China | 812 km (505 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Pyongyang to Dalian | China | 359 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Pyongyang to Qingdao | China | 577 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Pyongyang to Yantai | China | 414 km (258 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Pyongyang to Suzhou | China | 979 km (608 mi) | about 2 h |
| Pyongyang to Zhengzhou | China | 1,176 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Pyongyang to Shijiazhuang | China | 986 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Pyongyang to Changchun | China | 540 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Pyongyang to Pudong | China | 949 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Pyongyang to Taiyuan | China | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Pyongyang to Chongqing | China | 2,048 km (1,272 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Pyongyang to Chengdu | China | 2,179 km (1,354 mi) | about 3 h 33 min |
| Pyongyang to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,771 km (4,829 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Pyongyang to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,676 km (2,906 mi) | about 6 h 45 min |
| Pyongyang to Xi’an | China | 1,589 km (988 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| Pyongyang to Delhi | India | 4,571 km (2,840 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Pyongyang to Cairo | Egypt | 8,314 km (5,166 mi) | about 11 h 25 min |
| Pyongyang to London | United Kingdom | 8,662 km (5,383 mi) | about 11 h 51 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Pyongyang?
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) is the closest large airport at 22 km (14 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is FNJ from Pyongyang city centre?
22 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Pyongyang on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.