Pyongyang to Hegang flights
Hegang lies 994 km (618 mi) north of Pyongyang, -1 h on the clock. 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 | Hegang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | China |
| Population | 3.2 million | 743,307 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | JMU, 58 km out |
Clocks in Hegang are 1 h behind Pyongyang right now, so a 2 h 1 min journey lands only 1 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hegang
Crossing from North Korea into China: money changes from the Won to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
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 Hegang
Hegang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jiamusi Songjiang International Airport (JMU), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiamusi Songjiang International Airport (regional) | JMU | 58 km (36 mi) | 8,202 ft | 262 ft |
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Staying in Hegang
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Common questions
How far is Hegang from Pyongyang?
994 km (618 mi) in a straight line, north of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Hegang 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 Hegang?
Hegang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Pyongyang).
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Hegang flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Jiamusi Songjiang International Airport (JMU).
What currency do I need in Hegang?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Hegang?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Hegang, 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.