{
  "response": {
    "Key": "LA-VN",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LA",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "North Korea"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "VN",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Vietnam"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in North Korea can I fly from to reach Vietnam?",
        "answer": "From North Korea, the only practical international departure point is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport. Air Koryo operates the sole non-stop route to Vietnam, flying to Hanoi. One-stop options are extremely limited and typically involve transiting through Beijing or Vladivostok, but service is infrequent and subject to strict travel restrictions."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Which airports in Vietnam are the best to fly into from North Korea?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from North Korea to Vietnam are extremely limited. Most travellers connect through Beijing, China. From Beijing, the best arrival airports in Vietnam are Hanoi Noi Bai and Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat. Hanoi is the gateway to northern Vietnam and offers domestic flights to central and southern regions. Ho Chi Minh City is the main hub for the south and connects well to the Mekong Delta and nearby provinces. Both have extensive regional links."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from North Korea to Vietnam?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from Pyongyang to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City are not currently scheduled. Typical one-stop itineraries via Beijing, Shenyang or Vladivostok take around 10 to 13 hours eastbound, with return flights often slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from North Korea to Vietnam?",
        "answer": "There are currently no non-stop flights from North Korea to Vietnam. Travellers typically connect via Beijing, Shenyang, or Vladivostok. Total journey times often exceed 12 hours, depending on layover duration. Air Koryo previously operated a Pyongyang–Hanoi route, but it is not currently scheduled."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airports in North Korea are usually cheapest for flying to Vietnam?",
        "answer": "Pyongyang Sunan International Airport is the only international gateway in North Korea and the sole option for flights to Vietnam. All international routes from North Korea originate here, so there are no alternative departure points or domestic connections to consider."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from North Korea to Vietnam?",
        "answer": "Flights from North Korea to Vietnam are extremely limited. Air Koryo is the only North Korean carrier, but service is infrequent and heavily restricted."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within Vietnam after I arrive?",
        "answer": "Vietnam has a well-developed domestic travel network including flights, trains and buses. Arriving in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City gives the most options for onward flights, while the Reunification Express train connects major cities along the coast."
      }
    }
  }
}