SHM
Shirahama
Japan
9,549 km
5,933 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,549 km
5,933 mi / 5,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
334°
north northwest

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SHM STN
Airport Name Nanki Shirahama Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code SHM STN
ICAO Code RJBD EGSS
City Shirahama London
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 298 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, 135.360000 51.880000, 0.240000

Shirahama (SHM) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,549 kilometers (5,933 miles / 5,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:41 in Shirahama, it's 13:41 in London. With a 9-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 London (STN) to Shirahama (SHM) follows a heading of 36° (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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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