There are 3 ways to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang by plane or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane PEK - FNJ
2h 28m$55–320Train via Shenyang
- Take the train from Beijing to Shenyang North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
16h 20m$194–243Train
- Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
26h 41m$124–226
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $55 - $320 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $55 - $320.
No, there is no direct train from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Beijing Capital Airport T2 and arriving at Pyongyang via Dongzhimen, Beijing, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Pyongyang is 814 km.
The best way to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang without a car is to train via Shenyang which takes 16h 20m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing station.
The best way to get from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $55 - $320. Alternatively, you can train via Shenyang, which costs $190 - $250 and takes 16h 20m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Beijing Capital Airport (PEK). It is currently 6:28 AM in Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and 7:28 AM in Pyongyang.
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenyang North Station.
What companies run services between Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air Koryo and Air China fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Beijing Capital Airport T2 to Pyongyang via Dongzhimen, Beijing station, Beijing, Shenyang North Station, Shenyang North, and Dandong in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Train from Beijing to Shenyang North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $45–50
- 1st Class Seat
- $75–85
- Business Class Seat
- $110–160
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $14–20
- Adult - 1st Class
- $20–28
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Beijing to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
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