GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,754 km
11,032 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
17,754 km
11,032 mi / 9,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG YJS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code GIG YJS
ICAO Code SBGL ZKSE
City Rio De Janeiro Samjiyon
Country Brazil KP
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 28 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.910000, 128.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 17,754 kilometers (11,032 miles / 9,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Brazil with KP. It is an intercontinental flight between South 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 Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:56 in Samjiyon. With a 12-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 4,519 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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