DEN
Denver
United States
9,466 km
5,882 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
9,466 km
5,882 mi / 5,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
323°
northwest

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DEN YJS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code DEN YJS
ICAO Code KDEN ZKSE
City Denver Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 5,434 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 41.910000, 128.410000

Denver (DEN) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 9,466 kilometers (5,882 miles / 5,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 23:53 in Denver, it's 15:53 in Samjiyon. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 38° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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