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AQJ to SHM: distance & flight time
Aqaba (Aqaba King Hussein International Airport) → Nanki-shirahama (Nanki Shirahama Airport)
5,647 mi
9,087 km · 4,907 nm
11h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,647 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AQJ — Aqaba King Hussein International Airport · Aqaba, Jordan
- SHM — Nanki Shirahama Airport · Nanki-shirahama, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AQJ
- ETH · Eilat Airport5 mi away
- ETM · Ramon Airport8 mi away
- TCP · Taba International Airport15 mi away
- VDA · Ovda International Airport23 mi away
Near SHM
- KIX · Kansai International Airport53 mi away
- TKS · Tokushima Airport/JMSDF Air Base54 mi away
- UKB · Kobe Airport68 mi away
- ITM · Osaka International Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is AQJ from SHM?
The flight distance from Aqaba (AQJ) to Nanki-shirahama (SHM) is 5,647 miles (9,087 km, 4,907 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AQJ to SHM?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 32m 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 AQJ to SHM?
Nonstop service on AQJ–SHM 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 11h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Aqaba and Nanki-shirahama?
Nanki-shirahama is 6 hours ahead of Aqaba.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AQJ to SHM?
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Why are some AQJ to SHM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain AQJ–SHM 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.