PEK
Beijing
China
1,013 km
629 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
1,013 km
629 mi / 547 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
75°
east northeast

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PEK YJS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code PEK YJS
ICAO Code ZBAA ZKSE
City Beijing Samjiyon
Country China KP
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 116 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 41.910000, 128.410000

Beijing (PEK) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 1,013 kilometers (629 miles / 547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 China with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:51 in Beijing, it's 06:51 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,431 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 262° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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