PHX
Phoenix
United States
9,616 km
5,975 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
9,616 km
5,975 mi / 5,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Phoenix
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PHX YJS
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code PHX YJS
ICAO Code KPHX ZKSE
City Phoenix Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 1,135 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 41.910000, 128.410000

Phoenix (PHX) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 9,616 kilometers (5,975 miles / 5,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Phoenix, it's 06:23 in Samjiyon. With a 16-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 3,412 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 47° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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