Historic First Direct Flight from Moscow to Pyongyang Lands in North Korea

On July 29, 2025, the first-ever direct passenger flight from Moscow to Pyongyang touched down in the North Korean capital, marking a symbolic milestone in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The Boeing 777-200ER, operated by Nordwind Airlines and capable of carrying up to 440 passengers, completed the journey in eight hours. The aircraft departed Moscow at 7:30 p.m. local time on Sunday and landed in Pyongyang at 9:30 a.m. local time (3:30 a.m. Moscow time). Warm Welcome in Pyongyang for Russian Delegation The Russian delegation, led by Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Natural Resources and co-chairman of the intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, and scientific-technical cooperation between Russia and North Korea, was greeted with a formal ceremony upon arrival.