BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
17,098 km
10,624 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
17,098 km
10,624 mi / 9,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

BSB YJS
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code BSB YJS
ICAO Code SBBR ZKSE
City Brasilia Samjiyon
Country Brazil KP
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 3,497 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 41.910000, 128.410000

Brasilia (BSB) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 17,098 kilometers (10,624 miles / 9,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:00 in Brasilia, it's 07:00 in Samjiyon. With a 12-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 1,050 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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