CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
9,742 km
6,053 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
9,742 km
6,053 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CNF SHC
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code CNF SHC
ICAO Code SBCF HASR
City Belo Horizonte Shire
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 2,715 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 14.080000, 38.270000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 9,742 kilometers (6,053 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Brazil with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Belo Horizonte, it's 23:15 in Shire. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,492 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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