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BEX to FNJ: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Pyongyang (Pyongyang Sunan International Airport)
5,390 mi
8,674 km · 4,684 nm
11h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,390 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 2m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
- FNJ — Pyongyang Sunan International Airport · Pyongyang, North Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Near FNJ
- ICN · Incheon International Airport128 mi away
- DDG · Dandong Airport92 mi away
- WOS · Wonsan Kalma International Airport97 mi away
- DSO · Sondok Airport103 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BEX from FNJ?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 5,390 miles (8,674 km, 4,684 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to FNJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 2m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BEX to FNJ?
Nonstop service on BEX–FNJ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 2m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Benson and Pyongyang?
Pyongyang is 9 hours ahead of Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to FNJ?
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Why are some BEX to FNJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BEX–FNJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.