HNL
Honolulu
United States
7,121 km
4,425 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
7,121 km
4,425 mi / 3,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL YJS
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code HNL YJS
ICAO Code PHNL ZKSE
City Honolulu Samjiyon
Country United States KP
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 13 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 41.910000, 128.410000

Honolulu (HNL) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 7,121 kilometers (4,425 miles / 3,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:39 in Honolulu, it's 15:39 in Samjiyon. With a 19-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 4,534 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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