Distance From Ghent University Heliport to Shannon Airport

The distance from Ghent University Heliport () to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 552 miles or 888 kilometers or 479 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 Gent ( Belgium ) to Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gent and Shannon takes around 1 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ghent University Heliport, Gent, Belgium to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 1 hours 16 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 • - SNN

Kilometers		888 km
Statute Miles		552 miles
Nautical Miles		479 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 16 minutes

Ghent University Heliport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - to SNN Flight Path

Location of Ghent University Heliport & Shannon Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gent to Shannon nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gent, Belgium and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SNN

Time difference between Gent (Belgium) and Shannon (Ireland) is 1 Hours.
Shannon time is 1 Hours behind Gent.

Location	Local Time
Gent (Belgium)	2026-01-29, 13:22:24 CET
Shannon (Ireland)	2026-01-29, 12:22:24 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

Ghent University Heliport ( / EBGT) Gent, Belgium

Destination

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland