AUS
Austin
United States
10,992 km
6,830 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
10,992 km
6,830 mi / 5,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
318°
northwest

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AUS SHM
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code AUS SHM
ICAO Code KAUS RJBD
City Austin Shirahama
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 542 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 33.660000, 135.360000

Austin (AUS) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 10,992 kilometers (6,830 miles / 5,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:07 in Austin, it's 21:07 in Shirahama. With a 15-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 Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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