GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,907 km
11,127 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
17,907 km
11,127 mi / 9,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU YJS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code GRU YJS
ICAO Code SBGR ZKSE
City Sao Paulo Samjiyon
Country Brazil KP
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 41.910000, 128.410000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 17,907 kilometers (11,127 miles / 9,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:24 in Samjiyon. With a 12-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 2,088 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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