HAM
Hamburg
Germany
7,880 km
4,896 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
7,880 km
4,896 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
44°
northeast

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HAM YJS
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code HAM YJS
ICAO Code EDDH ZKSE
City Hamburg Samjiyon
Country Germany KP
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 53 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 41.910000, 128.410000

Hamburg (HAM) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 7,880 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Germany 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 20:59 in Hamburg, it's 04:59 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 4,494 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 326° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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