BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,455 km
5,875 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
9,455 km
5,875 mi / 5,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
39°
northeast

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BRU SHM
Airport Name Brussels Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code BRU SHM
ICAO Code EBBR RJBD
City Brussels Shirahama
Country Belgium Japan
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 184 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 33.660000, 135.360000

Brussels (BRU) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 9,455 kilometers (5,875 miles / 5,105 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 Belgium 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 15:46 in Brussels, it's 23:46 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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