LAS
Las Vegas
United States
9,205 km
5,720 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
9,205 km
5,720 mi / 4,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
318°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

LAS YJS
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code LAS YJS
ICAO Code KLAS ZKSE
City Las Vegas Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 2,181 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 41.910000, 128.410000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 9,205 kilometers (5,720 miles / 4,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 21:19 in Las Vegas, it's 13:19 in Samjiyon. With a 16-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 2,366 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 47° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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