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KMC to SHM: distance & flight time
King Khalid Mil.city (King Khaled Military City Airport) → Nanki-shirahama (Nanki Shirahama Airport)
5,171 mi
8,322 km · 4,494 nm
10h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,171 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 36m 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
- KMC — King Khaled Military City Airport · King Khalid Mil.city, Saudi Arabia
- 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 KMC
- AQI · Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport47 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 KMC from SHM?
The flight distance from King Khalid Mil.city (KMC) to Nanki-shirahama (SHM) is 5,171 miles (8,322 km, 4,494 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KMC to SHM?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 36m 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 KMC to SHM?
Nonstop service on KMC–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 10h 36m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between King Khalid Mil.city and Nanki-shirahama?
Nanki-shirahama is 6 hours ahead of King Khalid Mil.city.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KMC to SHM?
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Why are some KMC to SHM fares phone-only?
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