CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
5,115 km
3,178 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
5,115 km
3,178 mi / 2,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
144°
southeast

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CPH SHC
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code CPH SHC
ICAO Code EKCH HASR
City Copenhagen Shire
Country Denmark Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 17 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 14.080000, 38.270000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 5,115 kilometers (3,178 miles / 2,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:03 in Copenhagen, it's 18:03 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,190 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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