Port of Wonsan (KPWON): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Wonsan (UN/LOCODE KPWON) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 39.1667° N, 127.4500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
North Korea
UN/LOCODE
KPWON
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
39.1667° N, 127.4500° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
Region
North Korea Continued

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
41 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wonsan

Where is Port of Wonsan located?

Port of Wonsan is a seaport located in North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 39.1667° N, 127.4500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wonsan?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wonsan is KPWON — country code KP, location code WON.

How deep is Port of Wonsan?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wonsan has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Wonsan?

Port of Wonsan is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Wonsan have?

Port of Wonsan is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Wonsan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →