HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,812 km
4,854 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
7,812 km
4,854 mi / 4,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
56°
northeast

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HEL SHM
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code HEL SHM
ICAO Code EFHK RJBD
City Helsinki Shirahama
Country Finland Japan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 179 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 33.660000, 135.360000

Helsinki (HEL) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 7,812 kilometers (4,854 miles / 4,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland 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 03:15 in Helsinki, it's 10:15 in Shirahama. With a 7-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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 330° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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