DTW
Detroit
United States
10,134 km
6,297 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,134 km
6,297 mi / 5,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW YJS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code DTW YJS
ICAO Code KDTW ZKSE
City Detroit Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 645 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 41.910000, 128.410000

Detroit (DTW) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,134 kilometers (6,297 miles / 5,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 06:00 in Detroit, it's 20:00 in Samjiyon. With a 14-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 3,902 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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