BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
4,116 km
2,558 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
4,116 km
2,558 mi / 2,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
35°
northeast

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BKK YJS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code BKK YJS
ICAO Code VTBS ZKSE
City Bangkok Samjiyon
Country Thailand KP
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 5 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 41.910000, 128.410000

Bangkok (BKK) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 4,116 kilometers (2,558 miles / 2,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Thailand with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:33 in Bangkok, it's 17:33 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,542 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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