MSP
Minneapolis
United States
9,515 km
5,913 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
9,515 km
5,913 mi / 5,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
330°
north northwest

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MSP YJS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code MSP YJS
ICAO Code KMSP ZKSE
City Minneapolis Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 842 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 41.910000, 128.410000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 9,515 kilometers (5,913 miles / 5,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 22:18 in Minneapolis, it's 13:18 in Samjiyon. With a 15-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 3,705 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 28° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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