NRT
Tokyo
Japan
7,613 km
4,731 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
7,613 km
4,731 mi / 4,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
46°
northeast

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NRT SHN
Airport Name Narita International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code NRT SHN
ICAO Code RJAA KSHN
City Tokyo Shelton
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 47.230000, -123.150000

Tokyo (NRT) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 7,613 kilometers (4,731 miles / 4,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:09 in Tokyo, it's 05:09 in Shelton. 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.

The return flight from Shelton (SHN) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 300° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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