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North Korea · South Hwanghae

Paech’ŏn-ŭp: how to get there and around

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Paech’ŏn-ŭp is a city of 159,825 people in North Korea (South Hwanghae), 32 m (105 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Incheon International Airport (ICN), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population159,825
Elevation32 m (105 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Pyongyang (UTC+9 now)
CurrencyWon (KPW)
Dialling code+850
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko
Coordinates37.993, 126.301
Paech’ŏn-ŭp

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Daylight in Paech’ŏn-ŭp runs from about 9 h 35 min a day in late December to 14 h 51 min in late June (computed for 37.99° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Paech’ŏn-ŭp is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Incheon International Airport (ICN), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, 65 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Paech’ŏn-ŭp?

Incheon International Airport (ICN), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Paech’ŏn-ŭp?

About 159,825 people live in Paech’ŏn-ŭp (GeoNames).

What time zone is Paech’ŏn-ŭp in?

Asia/Pyongyang, currently UTC+9.

What currency is used in Paech’ŏn-ŭp?

The Won (KPW). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Paech’ŏn-ŭp?

Seoul (76 km), Pyongyang (125 km), Incheon (69 km), Daegu (312 km), Daejeon (206 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.