IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,810 km
5,474 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
8,810 km
5,474 mi / 4,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
54°
northeast

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IST SHM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code IST SHM
ICAO Code LTFM RJBD
City Istanbul Shirahama
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 325 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.660000, 135.360000

Istanbul (IST) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 8,810 kilometers (5,474 miles / 4,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Turkey with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:41 in Istanbul, it's 02:41 in Shirahama. With a 6-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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 313° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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