AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,223 km
5,110 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
8,223 km
5,110 mi / 4,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
40°
northeast

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AMS YJS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code AMS YJS
ICAO Code EHAM ZKSE
City Amsterdam Samjiyon
Country Netherlands KP
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation -11 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 41.910000, 128.410000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 8,223 kilometers (5,110 miles / 4,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Netherlands with KP. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Amsterdam, it's 08:03 in Samjiyon. With a 8-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 4,558 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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