Beijing to Pyongyang (PEK–FNJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Beijing to Pyongyang
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 487 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

PEK–FNJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Koryo leads the route. The flight covers 487 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–FNJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JS Air Koryo 2 A81 2h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
A81 Antonov An-148 – JS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JS (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to FNJ direction.
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to FNJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
SHE ~18h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Pyongyang is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
PEK: CST · FNJ: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 7:00 PM in Pyongyang.
Distance & Flight Time
487 mi / 783 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter North Korea. All visitors must travel as part of an organized tour arranged through an authorized operator. The visa is issued as a separate tourist card rather than a stamp in the passport. Processing takes up to 4 weeks. Day trips to border areas such as Sinuiju from Dandong do not require a visa for Chinese citizens.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

Facts

PEK–FNJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Pyongyang route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 783 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: FNJ
Full namePyongyang Sunan International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNJ / ZKPY
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Elevation117 ft / 36 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to FNJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 487 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Koryo.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PEK to FNJ. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pyongyang is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
Yes, return flights from FNJ to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PEK to FNJ

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Koryo. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to FNJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to FNJ ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (783 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via SHE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.