FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
11,906 km
7,398 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
11,906 km
7,398 mi / 6,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FLL YJS
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code FLL YJS
ICAO Code KFLL ZKSE
City Fort Lauderdale Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 65 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 41.910000, 128.410000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 11,906 kilometers (7,398 miles / 6,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 14:46 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 04:46 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 4,482 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 27° (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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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