KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,838 km
6,734 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,838 km
6,734 mi / 5,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL YJS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code KGL YJS
ICAO Code HRYR ZKSE
City Kigali Samjiyon
Country Rwanda KP
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.910000, 128.410000

Kigali (KGL) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,838 kilometers (6,734 miles / 5,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:39 in Kigali, it's 18:39 in Samjiyon. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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