DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
9,319 km
5,791 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
9,319 km
5,791 mi / 5,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
41°
northeast

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DUS SHM
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code DUS SHM
ICAO Code EDDL RJBD
City Dusseldorf Shirahama
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 147 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 33.660000, 135.360000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 9,319 kilometers (5,791 miles / 5,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Germany 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 15:39 in Dusseldorf, it's 23:39 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 Dusseldorf (DUS) 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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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