IAD
Washington
United States
11,265 km
7,000 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
11,265 km
7,000 mi / 6,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
333°
north northwest

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IAD SHM
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code IAD SHM
ICAO Code KIAD RJBD
City Washington Shirahama
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 312 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 33.660000, 135.360000

Washington (IAD) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 11,265 kilometers (7,000 miles / 6,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 13:06 in Washington, it's 03:06 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 Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 26° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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