YJS
Samjiyon
KP
10,025 km
6,229 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,025 km
6,229 mi / 5,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Pyongyang
Heading
17°
north northeast

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Airport Name Samjiyon Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code YJS YOW
ICAO Code ZKSE CYOW
City Samjiyon Ottawa
Country KP Canada
Timezone Asia/Pyongyang America/Toronto
Elevation 4,547 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 41.910000, 128.410000 45.320000, -75.670000

Samjiyon (YJS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,025 kilometers (6,229 miles / 5,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:32 in Samjiyon, it's 18:32 in Ottawa. With a 14-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 4,173 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Samjiyon Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Samjiyon (YJS) follows a heading of 342° (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 Samjiyon Airport (YJS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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