{
  "response": {
    "Key": "HAN-LA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "HAN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Hanoi",
      "fullCity": "Hanoi, Vietnam",
      "airport": "Noi Bai Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "LA",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "North Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in North Korea can I fly to from Hanoi?",
        "answer": "From Hanoi, the only practical gateway into North Korea is Pyongyang. Air Koryo operates occasional seasonal flights between Hanoi and Pyongyang, but these are not regularly scheduled. The more common route is to fly via Beijing, where Air Koryo and Air China offer more consistent connections to Pyongyang. Most travelers enter through Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, as it is the primary international airport. Once in Pyongyang, onward travel within the country is heavily restricted and must be arranged through authorized tour operators."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Hanoi to North Korea?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Hanoi to North Korea. The most practical routing is via Beijing, with total travel time to Pyongyang typically ranging from 8 to 12 hours depending on the connection. Eastbound and westbound differences are negligible on this route."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Hanoi to North Korea?",
        "answer": "No, there are currently no direct flights from Hanoi to North Korea. The most common one-stop routings go through Beijing, China, with Air China or Korean Air via Seoul, though travel to North Korea is heavily restricted and requires special authorization. Total travel time is typically 8 to 12 hours depending on layovers."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Hanoi to North Korea?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Hanoi to North Korea. Air Koryo sometimes flies from Pyongyang to select cities, but not Hanoi. No major airline serves this route."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Hanoi to North Korea?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens must obtain a visa for any travel to North Korea, as tourist visits are not permitted without special authorization. The U.S. government strongly advises against travel to North Korea, and entry rules are highly restrictive and subject to change."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in North Korea are best to fly into from Hanoi?",
        "answer": "From Hanoi to North Korea, the only practical entry point is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport. It handles all international flights and connects to the capital, with onward travel heavily restricted and organized through official channels."
      }
    }
  }
}