RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
8,388 km
5,212 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
8,388 km
5,212 mi / 4,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
59°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

RUH SHM
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code RUH SHM
ICAO Code OERK RJBD
City Riyadh Shirahama
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,049 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 33.660000, 135.360000

Riyadh (RUH) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 8,388 kilometers (5,212 miles / 4,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Riyadh, it's 06:25 in Shirahama. 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 1,751 feet between the two airports. Nanki Shirahama Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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