MIA
Miami
United States
11,929 km
7,412 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
11,929 km
7,412 mi / 6,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MIA YJS
Airport Name Miami International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code MIA YJS
ICAO Code KMIA ZKSE
City Miami Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 9 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 41.910000, 128.410000

Miami (MIA) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 11,929 kilometers (7,412 miles / 6,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 00:46 in Miami, it's 14:46 in Samjiyon. With a 14-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 4,538 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Miami International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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