Day trip from Pyongyang to Kaesŏng
Kaesŏng lies 137 km (85 mi) south-east of Pyongyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 137 km (85 mi) apart, Kaesŏng is a realistic day trip from Pyongyang: about 2 h 14 min each way by road.
| Pyongyang | Kaesŏng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 3.2 million | 338,155 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
What to see in Kaesŏng
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kaesŏng
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Staying in Kaesŏng
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Common questions
How far is Kaesŏng from Pyongyang?
137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Pyongyang; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Kaesŏng by road?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pyongyang and Kaesŏng?
No, both are on Asia/Pyongyang at the moment.
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.