The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 9,656 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Spain 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 05:53 in Madrid, it's 12:53 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,546 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 326° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.