Distance From Drift River Airport to Shannon Airport, DRF - SNN Distance

The distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 4351 miles or 7001 kilometers or 3778 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kenai ( United States ) to Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kenai and Shannon takes around 10 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Drift River Airport, Kenai, United States to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 10 hours 0 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DRF - SNN

Kilometers		7001 km
Statute Miles		4351 miles
Nautical Miles		3778 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 0 minutes

Drift River Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - DRF to SNN Flight Path

Location of Drift River Airport & Shannon Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kenai to Shannon nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kenai, United States and Shannon, Ireland. .

Nonstop flight route between Kenai, United States and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRF - SNN

Time difference between Kenai (United States) and Shannon (Ireland) is 8 Hours.
Shannon time is 8 Hours ahead of Kenai.

Location	Local Time
Kenai (United States)	2026-03-16, 17:51:40 AKDT
Shannon (Ireland)	2026-03-17, 01:51:40 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Drift River Airport (DRF / 3AK5) Kenai, United States

Destination

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland