CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,124 km
3,806 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
6,124 km
3,806 mi / 3,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YJS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code CMB YJS
ICAO Code VCBI ZKSE
City Colombo Samjiyon
Country Sri Lanka KP
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 30 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 41.910000, 128.410000

Colombo (CMB) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 6,124 kilometers (3,806 miles / 3,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:04 in Colombo, it's 04:34 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 4,517 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 245° (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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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