ATL
Atlanta
United States
10,970 km
6,817 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,970 km
6,817 mi / 5,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL YJS
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code ATL YJS
ICAO Code KATL ZKSE
City Atlanta Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 1,026 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 41.910000, 128.410000

Atlanta (ATL) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,970 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with KP. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:46 in Atlanta, it's 14:46 in Samjiyon. With a 14-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 3,521 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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