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SHB to LCY: distance & flight time
Nakashibetsu (Nakashibetsu Airport) → London (London City Airport)
5,540 mi
8,915 km · 4,814 nm
11h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,540 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 20m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SHB — Nakashibetsu Airport · Nakashibetsu, Japan
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SHB
- MMB · Memanbetsu Airport45 mi away
- DEE · Mendeleyevo Airport45 mi away
- KUH · Kushiro Airport53 mi away
- MBE · Monbetsu Airport92 mi away
Near LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SHB from LCY?
The flight distance from Nakashibetsu (SHB) to London (LCY) is 5,540 miles (8,915 km, 4,814 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SHB to LCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 20m 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 SHB to LCY?
Nonstop service on SHB–LCY 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 20m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nakashibetsu and London?
London is 8 hours behind Nakashibetsu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SHB to LCY?
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Why are some SHB to LCY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SHB–LCY 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.