TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
1,984 km
1,233 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
1,984 km
1,233 mi / 1,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
18°
north northeast

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TPE YJS
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code TPE YJS
ICAO Code RCTP ZKSE
City Taipei Samjiyon
Country Taiwan KP
Timezone Asia/Taipei Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 106 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 41.910000, 128.410000

Taipei (TPE) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 1,984 kilometers (1,233 miles / 1,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Taiwan with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:52 in Taipei, it's 07:52 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,441 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 202° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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