NCE
Nice
France
8,839 km
5,493 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
8,839 km
5,493 mi / 4,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Paris
Heading
40°
northeast

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NCE YJS
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code NCE YJS
ICAO Code LFMN ZKSE
City Nice Samjiyon
Country France KP
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 12 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 41.910000, 128.410000

Nice (NCE) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 8,839 kilometers (5,493 miles / 4,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France 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 19:55 in Nice, it's 03:55 in Samjiyon. With a 8-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 4,535 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 321° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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