EBB
Kampala
Uganda
10,498 km
6,523 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,498 km
6,523 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
48°
northeast

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EBB YJS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code EBB YJS
ICAO Code HUEN ZKSE
City Kampala Samjiyon
Country Uganda KP
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 3,782 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 41.910000, 128.410000

Kampala (EBB) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,498 kilometers (6,523 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Uganda with KP. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:57 in Kampala, it's 19:57 in Samjiyon. With a 6-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 Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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