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South Korea · Gyeonggi-do

Pyeongtaek: how to get there and around

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Pyeongtaek is a city of 364,694 people in South Korea (Gyeonggi-do), 14 m (46 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population364,694
Elevation14 m (46 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Seoul (UTC+9 now)
CurrencyWon (KRW)
Dialling code+82
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Coordinates36.995, 127.089
Pyeongtaek

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Daylight in Pyeongtaek runs from about 9 h 40 min a day in late December to 14 h 45 min in late June (computed for 36.99° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Pyeongtaek is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, 68 km), Incheon International Airport (ICN, 77 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 91 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Pyeongtaek?

Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, plus 3 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Pyeongtaek?

About 364,694 people live in Pyeongtaek (GeoNames).

What time zone is Pyeongtaek in?

Asia/Seoul, currently UTC+9.

What currency is used in Pyeongtaek?

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

Which cities are near Pyeongtaek?

Seoul (64 km), Busan (273 km), Pyongyang (255 km), Incheon (62 km), Daegu (184 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.