HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
2,563 km
1,593 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
2,563 km
1,593 mi / 1,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HKG YJS
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code HKG YJS
ICAO Code VHHH ZKSE
City Hong Kong Samjiyon
Country Hong Kong KP
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 28 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 41.910000, 128.410000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 2,563 kilometers (1,593 miles / 1,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Hong Kong with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in Hong Kong, it's 17:06 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,519 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 216° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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