AMM
Amman
Jordan
7,902 km
4,910 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
7,902 km
4,910 mi / 4,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Amman
Heading
52°
northeast

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AMM YJS
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code AMM YJS
ICAO Code OJAI ZKSE
City Amman Samjiyon
Country Jordan KP
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 2,395 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 41.910000, 128.410000

Amman (AMM) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 7,902 kilometers (4,910 miles / 4,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:50 in Amman, it's 08:50 in Samjiyon. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,152 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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