STL
St Louis
United States
10,226 km
6,354 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,226 km
6,354 mi / 5,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

STL YJS
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code STL YJS
ICAO Code KSTL ZKSE
City St Louis Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 617 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 41.910000, 128.410000

St Louis (STL) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,226 kilometers (6,354 miles / 5,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 14:56 in St Louis, it's 05:56 in Samjiyon. With a 15-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 3,930 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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