Nonstop flight route between Hickory, North Carolina, United States and Pyongyang, North Korea:
Departure Airport:
(35°44'27"N by 81°23'21"W)
Arrival Airport:
(39°13'26"N by 125°40'12"E)
Distance from HKY to FNJ:
6,977.50 miles (11,229.17 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Hickory Regional Airport (HKY), Hickory, North Carolina, United States and Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), Pyongyang, North Korea would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,978 miles (or 11,229 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Hickory Regional Airport and Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Hickory Regional Airport and Pyongyang Sunan International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HKY / KHKY |
| Airport Name: | Hickory Regional Airport |
| Location: | Hickory, North Carolina, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°44'27"N by 81°23'21"W |
| Area Served: | Hickory, North Carolina |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Hickory |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1190 feet (363 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HKY |
| More Information: | HKY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FNJ / ZKPY |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Pyongyang, North Korea |
| GPS Coordinates: | 39°13'26"N by 125°40'12"E |
| Area Served: | Pyongyang |
| Operator/Owner: | North Korean government (100%) |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 117 feet (36 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FNJ |
| More Information: | FNJ Maps & Info |
Facts about Hickory Regional Airport (HKY):
- In 2003, a new building was constructed to serve the general aviation community.
- In 1960, the base of operations for the airport was moved from the south side of the field when the new terminal building was constructed.
- The furthest airport from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,494 miles (18,499 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- While not currently served by any commercial airline, the Hickory Regional Airport has had such service for much of its history.
- The closest airport to Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is Foothills Regional Airport (MRN), which is located only 14 miles (22 kilometers) WNW of HKY.
- After the airline deregulation of the late 1970s, the nature of commercial service would change for Hickory.
- Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) has 2 runways.
Facts about Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ):
- Il-76, Tu-204, Il-62 and Tu-154 of Air Koryo at FNJ
- The furthest airport from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) is Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ), which is nearly antipodal to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (meaning Pyongyang Sunan International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Astor Piazzolla International Airport), and is located 12,240 miles (19,699 kilometers) away in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
- The closest airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) is Incheon International Airport (ICN), which is located 129 miles (207 kilometers) SSE of FNJ.
- Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) has 2 runways.
- Because of Pyongyang Sunan International Airport's relatively low elevation of 117 feet, planes can take off or land at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In addition to being known as "Pyongyang Sunan International Airport", other names for FNJ include "평양순안국제공항" and "P'yŏngyang Sunan Kukche Konghang".
- In July 2011, the new international terminal at Sunan Airport was completed.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.59 miles (21.87 km) WNW | Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) | Morganton, North Carolina, United States |     |
| 2 | 37.05 miles (59.62 km) NNE | Wilkes County Airport (IKB) | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States | |
| 3 | 44.25 miles (71.21 km) SE | Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| 4 | 45.36 miles (73.01 km) ESE | Concord Regional Airport (USA) | Concord, North Carolina, United States | |
| 5 | 49.21 miles (79.20 km) E | Rowan County Airport (SRW) | Salisbury, North Carolina, United States | |
| 6 | 54.46 miles (87.64 km) SE | Wilgrove Air Park (QWG) | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| 7 | 65.38 miles (105.21 km) SSW | Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) | Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States | |
| 8 | 68.08 miles (109.57 km) WSW | Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) | Fletcher, North Carolina, United States | |
| 9 | 70.72 miles (113.81 km) ENE | Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States | |
| 10 | 74.57 miles (120.01 km) NNW | Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) | Abingdon, Virginia, United States | |
| 11 | 74.83 miles (120.43 km) SW | Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) | Greenville / Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States | |
| 12 | 76.17 miles (122.59 km) NW | Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) | Blountville, Tennessee (Tri-Cities area), United States | |
| 13 | 82.11 miles (132.14 km) SW | Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) | Greenville, South Carolina, United States | |
| 14 | 84.91 miles (136.65 km) ENE | Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States | |
| 15 | 85.62 miles (137.78 km) WNW | Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport (GCY) | Greeneville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,494.47 miles (18,498.51 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,473.95 miles (18,465.49 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,453.39 miles (18,432.39 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,440.81 miles (18,412.15 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,433.41 miles (18,400.24 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,416.60 miles (18,373.20 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,414.39 miles (18,369.64 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,408.27 miles (18,359.79 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,382.95 miles (18,319.04 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,364.00 miles (18,288.55 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,355.10 miles (18,274.21 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,347.84 miles (18,262.54 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,329.39 miles (18,232.84 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,327.98 miles (18,230.57 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,320.37 miles (18,218.33 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 128.60 miles (206.96 km) SSE | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Incheon (near Seoul), South Korea | |
| 2 | 130.11 miles (209.39 km) SSE | Gimpo International Airport (GMP) | Seoul, South Korea | |
| 3 | 130.11 miles (209.39 km) SSE | Gimpo International Airport (SEL) | Seoul, South Korea | |
| 4 | 145.65 miles (234.41 km) SSE | Seoul Air Base (SSN) | Seongnam, South Korea | |
| 5 | 160.71 miles (258.64 km) W | Changhai Airport (CNI) | Changhai, China | |
| 6 | 174.71 miles (281.17 km) ESE | Sokcho Airport (SHO) | Sokcho, South Korea | |
| 7 | 175.01 miles (281.65 km) SE | Wonju Airport (WJU) | Wonju, South Korea | |
| 8 | 197.38 miles (317.65 km) NW | Anshan Teng'ao Airport (AOG) | Anshan, Liaoning, China | |
| 9 | 199.84 miles (321.62 km) SSE | Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) | Cheong ju, South Korea | |
| 10 | 202.69 miles (326.20 km) NW | Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) | Shenyang, China | |
| 11 | 204.11 miles (328.48 km) ESE | Gangneung Airbase (KAG) | Kangnung (Gangneung), South Korea | |
| 12 | 209.36 miles (336.93 km) N | Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (TNH) | Tonghua, Jilin, China | |
| 13 | 221.03 miles (355.71 km) NNE | Changbaishan Airport (NBS) | Baishan, Jilin, China | |
| 14 | 222.25 miles (357.68 km) W | Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | Dalian, Liaoning, China | |
| 15 | 231.24 miles (372.15 km) SE | Yecheon Air Base (YEC) | Yecheon, South Korea | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,240.27 miles (19,698.76 km) ESE | Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) | Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina | |
| 2 | 12,235.97 miles (19,691.83 km) SE | Villa Gesell Airport (VLG) | Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 3 | 12,233.87 miles (19,688.46 km) ESE | Miramar Airport (MJR) | Miramar, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 4 | 12,190.02 miles (19,617.88 km) E | Necochea Airport (NEC) | Necochea, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 5 | 12,137.29 miles (19,533.03 km) ESE | Tandil Airport (TDL) | Tandil, Argentina | |
| 6 | 12,132.01 miles (19,524.53 km) S | Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP) | Maldonado/Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay | |
| 7 | 12,119.61 miles (19,504.58 km) SSE | Carrasco/General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) | Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay | |
| 8 | 12,108.69 miles (19,486.99 km) E | Tres Arroyos Airport (OYO) | Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina | |
| 9 | 12,096.60 miles (19,467.54 km) SE | Las Flores Airport (ELB) | El Banco, Colombia | |
| 10 | 12,083.48 miles (19,446.42 km) SE | La Plata Airport (LPG) | La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 11 | 12,078.34 miles (19,438.15 km) ESE | Olavarría Airport (OVR) | Olavarría, Argentina | |
| 12 | 12,056.48 miles (19,402.98 km) SSE | Laguna de los Patos International Airport (CYR) | Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia, Uruguay | |
| 13 | 12,054.38 miles (19,399.60 km) SE | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ezeiza (near Buenos Aires), Argentina | |
| 14 | 12,043.36 miles (19,381.85 km) SE | Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 15 | 12,031.78 miles (19,363.23 km) SE | San Fernando Airport (FDO) | San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |