There are 2 ways to get from Los Angeles to Pyongyang by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane LAX - FNJ
23h 13m$288–863Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane TIJ - FNJ
25h 47m$412–1,291
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $280 - $900 and takes 23h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 23h 13m and costs $280 - $900.
The distance between Los Angeles and Pyongyang is 9602 km.
It takes approximately 23h 13m to get from Los Angeles to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Pyongyang is 16h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 11:53 PM in Los Angeles and 3:53 PM in Pyongyang.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Pyongyang, North Korea?
United Airlines, Air China, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 6 times a week.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Tokyo Haneda, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–2,400
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Incheon, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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