KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,146 km
4,441 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
7,146 km
4,441 mi / 3,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI YJS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code KWI YJS
ICAO Code OKKK ZKSE
City Kuwait City Samjiyon
Country Kuwait KP
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 206 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 41.910000, 128.410000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 7,146 kilometers (4,441 miles / 3,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Kuwait City, it's 10:52 in Samjiyon. With a 6-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 4,341 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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