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North Korea at a glance
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Population
- 26,298,666
- Area
- 120,538 km²
- Calling code
- +850
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Currency KPWTime in Pyongyang 10:36UTC+09:00Country codes KP / PRK
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12 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Kim Il Sung Square
Kim Il Sung Square is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Party Founding Museum
Party Founding Museum is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Ongryu Bridge
Ongryu Bridge is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Pyongyang Grand Theatre
Pyongyang Grand Theatre is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Moranbong Theatre
Moranbong Theatre is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Korean Revolution Museum
Korean Revolution Museum is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Korean Central History Museum
Korean Central History Museum is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Korean Art Gallery
Korean Art Gallery is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Pyongyang Castle
Pyongyang Castle is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Mansudae Grand Monument
Mansudae Grand Monument is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Chollima Statue
Chollima Statue is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Juche Tower
Juche Tower is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
Weather in Pyongyang
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FNJ
An arrival option for Pyongyang
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
22.4 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Pyongyang. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at FNJ
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FNJ airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | FNJ | 22.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Wonsan Kalma Airport | WOS | 150.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sondok Airport | DSO | 167.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Orang (Chongjin) Airport | RGO | 424.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
Pyongyang · ZKPY
Elevation117 ft
Coordinates39.224098, 125.669998
Runways
17 / 35
11490 × 230 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP130 MHz
GND121.8 MHz
TWR118.3 MHz
Wonsan Kalma Airport
Wonsan · ZKWS
Elevation7 ft
Coordinates39.165219, 127.487931
Runways
15L / 33R
11482 × 198 ft
CON15R / 33L
10252 × 148 ft
concreteRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Sondok Airport
Sŏndŏng-ni · ZKSD
Elevation12 ft
Coordinates39.745201, 127.473999
Runways
2 / 20
8210 × Unknown width ft
ConcreteRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Orang (Chongjin) Airport
Hoemun-ri · ZKHM
Elevation12 ft
Coordinates41.428538, 129.647555
Runways
04 / 22
8202 × 196 ft
CONRadio frequencies
Not recorded
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Getting around Pyongyang
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Browse 12 ideas for Pyongyang — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Kim Il Sung Square
Directions ↗Kim Il Sung Square is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Party Founding Museum
Directions ↗Party Founding Museum is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Ongryu Bridge
Directions ↗Ongryu Bridge is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Pyongyang Grand Theatre
Directions ↗Pyongyang Grand Theatre is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Moranbong Theatre
Directions ↗Moranbong Theatre is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Korean Revolution Museum
Directions ↗Korean Revolution Museum is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Korean Central History Museum
Directions ↗Korean Central History Museum is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Korean Art Gallery
Directions ↗Korean Art Gallery is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Pyongyang Castle
Directions ↗Pyongyang Castle is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mansudae Grand Monument
Directions ↗Mansudae Grand Monument is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Chollima Statue
Directions ↗Chollima Statue is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Juche Tower
Directions ↗Juche Tower is one option for your time in Pyongyang. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Weather
Monthly weather in North Korea
Pyongyang
2,863,000 residents
JAN
-5 °C
FEB
-2 °C
MAR
4 °C
APR
11 °C
MAY
17 °C
JUN
22 °C
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Hamhung
768,551 residents
JAN
-5 °C
FEB
-3 °C
MAR
3 °C
APR
10 °C
MAY
16 °C
JUN
20 °C
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