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
21h 33m$260–817Train 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
41h 32m$472–1,528
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 $260 - $850 and takes 21h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 21h 33m and costs $260 - $850.
The distance between Los Angeles and Pyongyang is 9602 km.
It takes approximately 21h 33m to get from Los Angeles to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Pyongyang is 17h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 1:08 AM in Los Angeles and 6:08 PM in Pyongyang.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Pyongyang, North Korea?
United Airlines, Air China, and Air Koryo fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 3 times a week.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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