LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,518 km
5,293 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
8,518 km
5,293 mi / 4,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
37°
northeast

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LHR YJS
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code LHR YJS
ICAO Code EGLL ZKSE
City London Samjiyon
Country United Kingdom KP
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 83 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 41.910000, 128.410000

London (LHR) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 8,518 kilometers (5,293 miles / 4,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:42 in London, it's 14:42 in Samjiyon. With a 9-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 4,464 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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