EWR
Newark
United States
11,211 km
6,966 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
11,211 km
6,966 mi / 6,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
335°
north northwest

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EWR SHM
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code EWR SHM
ICAO Code KEWR RJBD
City Newark Shirahama
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 17 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 33.660000, 135.360000

Newark (EWR) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 11,211 kilometers (6,966 miles / 6,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 17:55 in Newark, it's 07:55 in Shirahama. With a 14-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 Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 22° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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