CCU
Kolkata
India
4,270 km
2,653 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
4,270 km
2,653 mi / 2,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
50°
northeast

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CCU YJS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code CCU YJS
ICAO Code VECC ZKSE
City Kolkata Samjiyon
Country India KP
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 16 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 41.910000, 128.410000

Kolkata (CCU) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 4,270 kilometers (2,653 miles / 2,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Kolkata, it's 20:58 in Samjiyon. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,531 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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