APW
Apia
Samoa
8,684 km
5,396 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
8,684 km
5,396 mi / 4,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW YJS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code APW YJS
ICAO Code NSFA ZKSE
City Apia Samjiyon
Country Samoa KP
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 58 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.910000, 128.410000

Apia (APW) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 8,684 kilometers (5,396 miles / 4,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:10 in Apia, it's 20:10 in Samjiyon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,489 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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