NRT
Tokyo
Japan
1,241 km
771 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
1,241 km
771 mi / 670 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
307°
northwest

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NRT YJS
Airport Name Narita International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code NRT YJS
ICAO Code RJAA ZKSE
City Tokyo Samjiyon
Country Japan KP
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 141 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 41.910000, 128.410000

Tokyo (NRT) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 1,241 kilometers (771 miles / 670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Japan with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Tokyo, it's 04:13 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,406 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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