FCO
Rome
Italy
8,721 km
5,419 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
8,721 km
5,419 mi / 4,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
43°
northeast

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FCO YJS
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code FCO YJS
ICAO Code LIRF ZKSE
City Rome Samjiyon
Country Italy KP
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 15 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 41.910000, 128.410000

Rome (FCO) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 8,721 kilometers (5,419 miles / 4,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Italy 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 23:03 in Rome, it's 07:03 in Samjiyon. With a 8-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 4,532 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 317° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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