JFK
New York
United States
10,568 km
6,567 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,568 km
6,567 mi / 5,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JFK YJS
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code JFK YJS
ICAO Code KJFK ZKSE
City New York Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 13 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 41.910000, 128.410000

New York (JFK) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,568 kilometers (6,567 miles / 5,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 02:02 in New York, it's 16:02 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 4,534 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 17° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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