PDX
Portland
United States
8,236 km
5,118 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
8,236 km
5,118 mi / 4,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
302°
west northwest

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PDX SHM
Airport Name Portland International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code PDX SHM
ICAO Code KPDX RJBD
City Portland Shirahama
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 31 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 33.660000, 135.360000

Portland (PDX) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 8,236 kilometers (5,118 miles / 4,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 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 12:10 in Portland, it's 05:10 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.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 45° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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