YJS
Samjiyon
KP
8,453 km
5,252 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,453 km
5,252 mi / 4,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Pyongyang
Heading
323°
northwest

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YJS ZRH
Airport Name Samjiyon Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YJS ZRH
ICAO Code ZKSE LSZH
City Samjiyon Zurich
Country KP Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Pyongyang Europe/Zurich
Elevation 4,547 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 41.910000, 128.410000 47.460000, 8.550000

Samjiyon (YJS) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,453 kilometers (5,252 miles / 4,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 KP with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:28 in Samjiyon, it's 11:28 in Zurich. With a 8-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 3,131 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Samjiyon Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Samjiyon (YJS) follows a heading of 42° (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 Samjiyon Airport (YJS) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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