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Nearest Airport to Changyŏn: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Changyŏn is Kwail Air Base, about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 119 km away.

Closest airport KP-0039 Kwail Air Base 21 km · 13 mi · ~22 min by car
Closest international FNJ Pyongyang Sunan International Airport 119 km · 74 mi · ~2 h 08 min by car

Airports near Changyŏn

  1. 1
    Kwail Air Base Flag of North KoreaKwail, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 21 km13 mi · ~22 min
  2. 2
    Haeju Airfield Flag of North KoreaHaeju, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 65 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
  3. 3
    Hwangju Airbase Flag of North KoreaHwangju, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  4. 4
    Uthachi Highway Strip Airport Flag of North KoreaPyongyang (Ryokpo), North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  5. 5
    Pyongyang Sunan International Airport Flag of North KoreaPyongyang, North Korea · International Airports in North Korea
    FNJ 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
  6. 6
    Koksan 2 Highway Strip Flag of North KoreaKoksan, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  7. 7
    Koksan Air Base Flag of North KoreaKoksan, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  8. 8
    Sunchon Air Base Flag of North KoreaSunchon, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
  9. 9
    Incheon International Airport Flag of South KoreaSeoul, South Korea · International Airports in South Korea Meet & Greet →
    ICN 147 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  10. 10
    Pukchang Air Base Flag of North KoreaSunchon, North Korea · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in North Korea
    — 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 50 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Changyŏn; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Changyŏn?

The nearest airport to Changyŏn is Kwail Air Base, about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 119 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Changyŏn?

Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) is 119 km from Changyŏn in a straight line — roughly 2 h 08 min by car.

What other airports are near Changyŏn?

Haeju Airfield — 65 km, Hwangju Airbase — 75 km and Uthachi Highway Strip Airport — 97 km.

How long does it take to get from Changyŏn to Kwail Air Base?

About 22 min by car for the 21 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.