AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,856 km
5,503 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
8,856 km
5,503 mi / 4,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
327°
north northwest

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AKL SHM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code AKL SHM
ICAO Code NZAA RJBD
City Auckland Shirahama
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 23 ft 298 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 33.660000, 135.360000

Auckland (AKL) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 8,856 kilometers (5,503 miles / 4,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 New Zealand with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:57 in Auckland, it's 10:57 in Shirahama. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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