LHR
London
United Kingdom
10,011 km
6,221 miles
SHI
Shimojishima Airport
Japan
Distance
10,011 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
48°
northeast

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LHR SHI
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Shimojishima Airport
IATA Code LHR SHI
ICAO Code EGLL RORS
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 83 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 24.830000, 125.140000

London (LHR) to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) in Shimojishima Airport, Japan is 10,011 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in London, it's 16:10 in Shimojishima Airport. 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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 330° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shimojishima Airport (SHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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