IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,751 km
4,816 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
7,751 km
4,816 mi / 4,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
51°
northeast

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IST YJS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code IST YJS
ICAO Code LTFM ZKSE
City Istanbul Samjiyon
Country Turkey KP
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 325 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 41.910000, 128.410000

Istanbul (IST) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 7,751 kilometers (4,816 miles / 4,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Turkey with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:14 in Istanbul, it's 11:14 in Samjiyon. With a 6-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 4,222 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 308° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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