BNA
Nashville
United States
11,113 km
6,905 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
11,113 km
6,905 mi / 6,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
326°
northwest

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BNA SHM
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code BNA SHM
ICAO Code KBNA RJBD
City Nashville Shirahama
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 599 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 33.660000, 135.360000

Nashville (BNA) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 11,113 kilometers (6,905 miles / 6,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 10:18 in Nashville, it's 01:18 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 Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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