Distance From Kira Airport to Shannon Airport, KIQ - SNN Distance

The distance from Kira Airport (KIQ) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 9076 miles or 14606 kilometers or 7882 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 Kira ( Papua New Guinea ) to Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kira and Shannon takes around 20 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kira Airport, Kira, Papua New Guinea to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 20 hours 51 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 • KIQ - SNN

Kilometers		14606 km
Statute Miles		9076 miles
Nautical Miles		7882 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 51 minutes

Kira Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - KIQ to SNN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kira, Papua New Guinea and Shannon, Ireland. .

Nonstop flight route between Kira, Papua New Guinea and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIQ - SNN

Time difference between Kira (Papua New Guinea) and Shannon (Ireland) is 10 Hours.
Shannon time is 10 Hours behind Kira.

Location	Local Time
Kira (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-16, 19:55:42 +10
Shannon (Ireland)	2025-12-16, 09:55:42 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

Kira Airport (KIQ / AYRA) Kira, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland