CTU
Chengdu
China
2,516 km
1,564 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
2,516 km
1,564 mi / 1,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
53°
northeast

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CTU YJS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code CTU YJS
ICAO Code ZUUU ZKSE
City Chengdu Samjiyon
Country China KP
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 41.910000, 128.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 2,516 kilometers (1,564 miles / 1,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 15:16 in Chengdu, it's 16:16 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,922 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 248° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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