FNJ
Pyongyang
KP
8,270 km
5,139 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,270 km
5,139 mi / 4,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Pyongyang
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FNJ SEA
Airport Name Sunan International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code FNJ SEA
ICAO Code ZKPY KSEA
City Pyongyang Seattle
Country KP United States
Timezone Asia/Pyongyang America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 117 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 39.220000, 125.670000 47.450000, -122.310000

Pyongyang (FNJ) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang, KP to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,270 kilometers (5,139 miles / 4,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting KP with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:49 in Pyongyang, it's 21:49 in Seattle. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Pyongyang (FNJ) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sunan International Airport (FNJ) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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