AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,322 km
5,792 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
9,322 km
5,792 mi / 5,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
39°
northeast

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AMS SHM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code AMS SHM
ICAO Code EHAM RJBD
City Amsterdam Shirahama
Country Netherlands Japan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation -11 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 33.660000, 135.360000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 9,322 kilometers (5,792 miles / 5,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Amsterdam, it's 05:10 in Shirahama. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 332° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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