RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
7,530 km
4,679 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
7,530 km
4,679 mi / 4,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH YJS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code RUH YJS
ICAO Code OERK ZKSE
City Riyadh Samjiyon
Country Saudi Arabia KP
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 41.910000, 128.410000

Riyadh (RUH) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 7,530 kilometers (4,679 miles / 4,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:57 in Riyadh, it's 15:57 in Samjiyon. With a 6-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 2,498 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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