EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,227 km
5,112 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
8,227 km
5,112 mi / 4,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EDI YJS
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code EDI YJS
ICAO Code EGPH ZKSE
City Edinburgh Samjiyon
Country United Kingdom KP
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 135 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 41.910000, 128.410000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 8,227 kilometers (5,112 miles / 4,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with KP. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Edinburgh, it's 17:17 in Samjiyon. With a 9-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 4,412 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.