There are 3 ways to get from Irkutsk to Pyongyang by plane or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane IKT - FNJ
14h 8m$144–404Train via Manzhouli
- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Zabaykalsktrain
- Take the train from Manzhouli to Changchuntrain
- Take the train from Changchun to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
2d 14h$361–580Train
- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Pyongyangtrain 2
4d 22h
Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $140 - $410 and takes 14h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 14h 8m and costs $140 - $410.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Pyongyang. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4 days 22h.
The distance between Irkutsk and Pyongyang is 2224 km.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Pyongyang without a car is to train via Manzhouli which takes 2 days 14h and costs $360 - $600.
It takes approximately 14h 8m to get from Irkutsk to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Irkutsk to Pyongyang train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 14h 8m and costs $140 - $410. Alternatively, you can train via Manzhouli, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 2 days 14h.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Irkutsk. It is currently 12:16 PM in Irkutsk and 1:16 PM in Pyongyang.
Irkutsk to Pyongyang train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Zabaykalsk station.
What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air China, S7 Airlines, and Air Koryo fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Pyongyang via Zabaykalsk, Manzhouli, Changchun, Dandong, and Sinŭiju in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Irkutsk Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–400
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Irkutsk Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Vladivostok
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Zabaykalsk
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- $190–270
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- $45–60
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- $60–85
Train from Manzhouli to Changchun
- Hard Seat
- $18–25
- Hard sleeper
- $30–45
- Soft sleeper
- $50–70
Train from Changchun to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $25–35
- Adult - 1st Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 4d 22h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- eng.rzd.ru
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