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SHX to ZFM: distance & flight time
Shageluk (Shageluk Airport) → Fort Mcpherson (Fort Mcpherson Airport)
783 mi
1,261 km · 681 nm
2h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
783 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 10m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SHX — Shageluk Airport · Shageluk, United States
- ZFM — Fort Mcpherson Airport · Fort Mcpherson, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SHX
- ANV · Anvik Airport20 mi away
- HCR · Holy Cross Airport35 mi away
- ANI · Aniak Airport77 mi away
- CHU · Chuathbaluk Airport78 mi away
Near ZFM
- LAK · Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport56 mi away
- YEV · Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport72 mi away
- YOC · Old Crow Airport132 mi away
- YUB · Tuktoyaktuk Airport148 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SHX from ZFM?
The flight distance from Shageluk (SHX) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 783 miles (1,261 km, 681 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SHX to ZFM?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 10m 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 SHX to ZFM?
Nonstop service on SHX–ZFM 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 2h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shageluk and Fort Mcpherson?
Fort Mcpherson is 2 hours ahead of Shageluk.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SHX to ZFM?
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Why are some SHX to ZFM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SHX–ZFM 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.