FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
942 km
586 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
942 km
586 mi / 509 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
350°
north

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FUK YJS
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code FUK YJS
ICAO Code RJFF ZKSE
City Fukuoka Samjiyon
Country Japan KP
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 32 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 41.910000, 128.410000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 942 kilometers (586 miles / 509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Japan with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Fukuoka, it's 07:10 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,515 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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