ICN
Seoul
South Korea
521 km
324 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
521 km
324 mi / 282 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
18°
north northeast

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ICN YJS
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code ICN YJS
ICAO Code RKSI ZKSE
City Seoul Samjiyon
Country South Korea KP
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 23 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 41.910000, 128.410000

Seoul (ICN) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 521 kilometers (324 miles / 282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with KP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:27 in Seoul, it's 09:27 in Samjiyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,524 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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