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North Korea · South Pyongan

Paek'ak: how to get there and around

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Paek'ak is a city of 125,924 people in North Korea (South Pyongan), 28 m (92 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population125,924
Elevation28 m (92 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Pyongyang (UTC+9 now)
CurrencyWon (KPW)
Dialling code+850
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko
Coordinates39.463, 125.606
Paek'ak

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Daylight in Paek'ak runs from about 9 h 26 min a day in late December to 15 h 1 min in late June (computed for 39.46° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Paek'ak is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,475-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Paek'ak?

Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre.

How big is Paek'ak?

About 125,924 people live in Paek'ak (GeoNames).

What time zone is Paek'ak in?

Asia/Pyongyang, currently UTC+9.

What currency is used in Paek'ak?

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

Which cities are near Paek'ak?

Seoul (242 km), Shenyang (317 km), Dalian (350 km), Anshan (289 km), Pyongyang (49 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.