# Distance from Samjiyon (YJS) to Richmond (YVR)

> 7,716 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,716 km / 4,795 mi / 4,166 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (KP) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 21:18 in Samjiyon, it's 05:18 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,533 ft (YVR is lower than YJS)

## Airports

### [Samjiyon Airport (YJS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yjs-samjiyon-samjiyon-airport/1ef266e0-1efb-6dbc-94d5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Samjiyon, KP
- ICAO: ZKSE
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- Coordinates: 41.910000, 128.410000
- Elevation: 4,547 ft

### [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richmond, Canada
- ICAO: CYVR
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.190000, -123.180000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:18 in Samjiyon, it's 05:18 in Richmond.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Samjiyon Airport (YJS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yjs-samjiyon-samjiyon-airport/1ef266e0-1efb-6dbc-94d5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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