Pyongyang to Aizu-Wakamatsu flights
Aizu-Wakamatsu lies 1,250 km (776 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 21 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 | Aizu-Wakamatsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.2 million | 118,159 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | KIJ, 90 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Aizu-Wakamatsu
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 Aizu-Wakamatsu
Aizu-Wakamatsu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Niigata Airport (KIJ), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,200 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Fukushima Airport (FKS, 52 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,200 ft | 29 ft |
| Fukushima Airport (regional) | FKS | 52 km (32 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,221 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aizu-Wakamatsu from Pyongyang?
1,250 km (776 mi) in a straight line, east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Aizu-Wakamatsu by air?
About 2 h 21 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 Aizu-Wakamatsu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Aizu-Wakamatsu flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ); Aizu-Wakamatsu also has FKS.
What currency do I need in Aizu-Wakamatsu?
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.