BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,649 km
6,617 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,649 km
6,617 mi / 5,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
342°
north northwest

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BWI YJS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code BWI YJS
ICAO Code KBWI ZKSE
City Baltimore Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 143 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 41.910000, 128.410000

Baltimore (BWI) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,649 kilometers (6,617 miles / 5,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 15:52 in Baltimore, it's 05:52 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 4,404 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 19° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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