KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
5,102 km
3,170 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
5,102 km
3,170 mi / 2,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL YJS
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code KUL YJS
ICAO Code WMKK ZKSE
City Kuala Lumpur Samjiyon
Country Malaysia KP
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 69 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 41.910000, 128.410000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 5,102 kilometers (3,170 miles / 2,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:07 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 20:07 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,478 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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