BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,356 km
5,192 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
8,356 km
5,192 mi / 4,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
40°
northeast

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BRU YJS
Airport Name Brussels Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code BRU YJS
ICAO Code EBBR ZKSE
City Brussels Samjiyon
Country Belgium KP
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 184 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 41.910000, 128.410000

Brussels (BRU) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 8,356 kilometers (5,192 miles / 4,512 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 Belgium 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 23:47 in Brussels, it's 07:47 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 4,363 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 327° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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