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How to get fromJohannesburg to Pyongyangby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg to Pyongyang by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Dandong Langtou Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)planeJNB - DDG
    2. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
    30h 54m

  2. Fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)planeJNB - DLC
    2. Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain
    3. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
    33h 33m

  3. Fly to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)planeJNB - SHE
    2. Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
    3. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
    33h 44m

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration24h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Pyongyang, North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Pyongyang. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) airport, fly to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG), drive to Sinŭiju, then take the train to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) airport, fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), walk to Dalian Airport, take the line 2 subway to Xi'an Road, take the line 1 subway to Dalian North, walk to Dalian North Station, take the train to Dandong, then take the train to Pyongyang.

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