PVG
Shanghai
China
1,334 km
829 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
1,334 km
829 mi / 720 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG YJS
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code PVG YJS
ICAO Code ZSPD ZKSE
City Shanghai Samjiyon
Country China KP
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 13 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 41.910000, 128.410000

Shanghai (PVG) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 1,334 kilometers (829 miles / 720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 16:37 in Shanghai, it's 17:37 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,534 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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