KIX
Osaka
Japan
1,023 km
636 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
1,023 km
636 mi / 552 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
326°
north northwest

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KIX YJS
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code KIX YJS
ICAO Code RJBB ZKSE
City Osaka Samjiyon
Country Japan KP
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 26 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 41.910000, 128.410000

Osaka (KIX) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 1,023 kilometers (636 miles / 552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Japan with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:48 in Osaka, it's 09:48 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,521 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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