CAN
Guangzhou
China
2,490 km
1,547 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
2,490 km
1,547 mi / 1,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

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CAN YJS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code CAN YJS
ICAO Code ZGGG ZKSE
City Guangzhou Samjiyon
Country China KP
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 50 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 41.910000, 128.410000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 2,490 kilometers (1,547 miles / 1,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Guangzhou, it's 20:27 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,497 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 219° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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