IAD
Washington
United States
10,655 km
6,621 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,655 km
6,621 mi / 5,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
341°
north northwest

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IAD YJS
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code IAD YJS
ICAO Code KIAD ZKSE
City Washington Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 312 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 41.910000, 128.410000

Washington (IAD) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,655 kilometers (6,621 miles / 5,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 18:09 in Washington, it's 08:09 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 4,235 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 20° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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