Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport is the main airport serving Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, and is identified by the codes FNJ and ZKPY. Classified as a large airport, it functions as the country’s principal international gateway and the most important arrival point for visitors heading into the capital. For travellers, that makes it the key reference point when checking flight details, airport information, or arrival arrangements in and around Pyongyang.
About Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport is the main airport serving Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, and is identified by the codes FNJ and ZKPY. Classified as a large airport, it functions as the country’s principal international gateway and the most important arrival point for visitors heading into the capital. For travellers, that makes it the key reference point when checking flight details, airport information, or arrival arrangements in and around Pyongyang.
Overview
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport is the main airport serving Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, and is identified by the codes FNJ and ZKPY. Classified as a large airport, it functions as the country’s principal international gateway and the most important arrival point for visitors heading into the capital. For travellers, that makes it the key reference point when checking flight details, airport information, or arrival arrangements in and around Pyongyang.
What Travellers Should Know
- Airport name: Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Serves: Pyongyang, North Korea
- Airport type: large airport
- Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang
- Elevation: 117 ft (36 m)
Runway And Operations
The airport has a single main runway, designated 17/35, which measures 11,490 feet and has a concrete surface. Its length supports operations by larger aircraft, while runway lighting helps maintain usability in lower-visibility conditions and after dark. For passengers, these details are mostly behind the scenes, but they indicate an airport built to handle substantial flight movements rather than only small regional traffic.
Why It Matters For Trip Planning
Knowing the airport’s basic profile can make travel planning simpler, especially when confirming flight schedules, transfers, and local timing. Because the airport operates in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, travellers should double-check arrival and departure times carefully when comparing them with international itineraries. Since it serves as the main air entry point for Pyongyang, it is also the most relevant airport to use when arranging onward transport, meeting points, or accommodation logistics in the city.
Routes
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FAQ
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Pyongyang Sunan International Airport is located in Pyongyang, North Korea (Asia), at coordinates 39.200°, 125.670°.
- Its IATA code is FNJ and its ICAO code is ZKPY.
- Pyongyang Sunan International Airport serves Pyongyang, North Korea. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Pyongyang Sunan International Airport operates on Asia/Pyongyang local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Pyongyang Sunan International Airport sits at latitude 39.200° and longitude 125.670°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from FNJ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for FNJ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from FNJ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Use the flight search on this page to compare live fares from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport. Prices vary by day of the week and how far ahead you book, so comparing a few nearby dates usually surfaces a cheaper option.