LAS
Las Vegas
United States
9,357 km
5,814 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
9,357 km
5,814 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
308°
northwest

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LAS SHM
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code LAS SHM
ICAO Code KLAS RJBD
City Las Vegas Shirahama
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,181 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 33.660000, 135.360000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 9,357 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 05:03 in Las Vegas, it's 22:03 in Shirahama. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,883 feet between the two airports. Nanki Shirahama Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 50° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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