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AHU to SHB: distance & flight time
Al Hociema (Cherif Al Idrissi Airport) → Nakashibetsu (Nakashibetsu Airport)
6,652 mi
10,706 km · 5,781 nm
13h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,652 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 31m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AHU — Cherif Al Idrissi Airport · Al Hociema, Morocco
- SHB — Nakashibetsu Airport · Nakashibetsu, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AHU
- NDR · Nador International Airport48 mi away
- MLN · Melilla Airport50 mi away
- TTU · Saniat R'mel Airport88 mi away
- FEZ · Saïss Airport108 mi away
Near SHB
- MMB · Memanbetsu Airport45 mi away
- DEE · Mendeleyevo Airport45 mi away
- KUH · Kushiro Airport53 mi away
- MBE · Monbetsu Airport92 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is AHU from SHB?
The flight distance from Al Hociema (AHU) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) is 6,652 miles (10,706 km, 5,781 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AHU to SHB?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 31m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from AHU to SHB?
Nonstop service on AHU–SHB depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 13h 31m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Al Hociema and Nakashibetsu?
Nakashibetsu is 8 hours ahead of Al Hociema.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AHU to SHB?
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Why are some AHU to SHB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain AHU–SHB tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.