NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,228 km
6,355 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,228 km
6,355 mi / 5,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
48°
northeast

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NBO YJS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code NBO YJS
ICAO Code HKJK ZKSE
City Nairobi Samjiyon
Country Kenya KP
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.910000, 128.410000

Nairobi (NBO) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,228 kilometers (6,355 miles / 5,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:18 in Nairobi, it's 17:18 in Samjiyon. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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