Beijing to Pyongyang flight pathPEKFNJ

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Flight time1h 25m
Distance486
Heading094° → 100°
Best side
Left
★ 2.5 left·★ 1.5 right

The left (north-facing) side offers modest terrain interest at both ends of this short flight — Beijing's northern hills on departure and North Korea's forested ridges plus the Taedong River on arrival — while the right side faces flat plains and open sea for most of the route.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Beijing to Pyongyang is 486 miles (782 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.

Bohai Sea crossing with a distant glimpse of the Liaodong Peninsula coastline to the north before the aircraft reaches the North Korean coast near Nampo

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Beijing (left side) — Yan Mountains foothills, Beijing's northern suburbs, Miyun Reservoir glint in the distance

Takeoff from PEK

LEFT

Departing PEK to the south before turning east, the north-side window offers views of the foothills of the Yan Mountains ringing Beijing's northern suburbs, while the south side shows only the flat, hazy North China Plain.

Yan Mountains foothillsBeijing's northern suburbsMiyun Reservoir glint in the distance
PEK CapitalHub for Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines

Landing at FNJ

LEFT

On approach into FNJ from the west, the north side reveals the forested ridges of the Myohyangsan/Kuwol hills and the Taedong River winding toward Pyongyang, while the south side faces flat coastal rice paddies with little relief.

Taedong RiverPyongyang skylineKuwol-san foothillsYellow Sea coastal lowlands
FNJ Pyongyang Sunan International AirportHub for Air Koryo

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Capital (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Beijing to Pyongyang. The left (north-facing) side offers modest terrain interest at both ends of this short flight — Beijing's northern hills on departure and North Korea's forested ridges plus the Taedong River on arrival — while the right side faces flat plains and open sea for most of the route.

What can I see during takeoff from Capital in Beijing?

During takeoff from Capital (PEK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PEK to the south before turning east, the north-side window offers views of the foothills of the Yan Mountains ringing Beijing's northern suburbs, while the south side shows only the flat, hazy North China Plain. Notable sights include: Yan Mountains foothills, Beijing's northern suburbs, Miyun Reservoir glint in the distance.

What can I see when landing at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang?

When landing at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into FNJ from the west, the north side reveals the forested ridges of the Myohyangsan/Kuwol hills and the Taedong River winding toward Pyongyang, while the south side faces flat coastal rice paddies with little relief. Notable sights include: Taedong River, Pyongyang skyline, Kuwol-san foothills, Yellow Sea coastal lowlands.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Pyongyang?

The flight from Capital (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 486 miles (782 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Beijing to Pyongyang flight path pass over?

Bohai Sea crossing with a distant glimpse of the Liaodong Peninsula coastline to the north before the aircraft reaches the North Korean coast near Nampo