DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
10,489 km
6,518 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,489 km
6,518 mi / 5,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DFW YJS
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code DFW YJS
ICAO Code KDFW ZKSE
City Dallas-Fort Worth Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 606 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 41.910000, 128.410000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,489 kilometers (6,518 miles / 5,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 23:44 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 14:44 in Samjiyon. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,941 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 37° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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