JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
9,233 km
5,737 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
9,233 km
5,737 mi / 4,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
56°
east northeast

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JED SHM
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code JED SHM
ICAO Code OEJN RJBD
City Jeddah Shirahama
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 48 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 33.660000, 135.360000

Jeddah (JED) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 9,233 kilometers (5,737 miles / 4,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:50 in Jeddah, it's 01:50 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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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