MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
19,139 km
11,893 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
19,139 km
11,893 mi / 10,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Montevideo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MVD YJS
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code MVD YJS
ICAO Code SUMU ZKSE
City Montevideo Samjiyon
Country Uruguay KP
Timezone America/Montevideo Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 105 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 41.910000, 128.410000

Montevideo (MVD) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 19,139 kilometers (11,893 miles / 10,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:25 in Montevideo, it's 05:25 in Samjiyon. With a 12-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 4,442 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Montevideo (MVD) 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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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