Distance From Koksan Air Base to Shannon Airport

The distance from Koksan Air Base () to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 5584 miles or 8986 kilometers or 4849 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 Koksan ( North Korea ) to Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Koksan and Shannon takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Koksan Air Base, Koksan, North Korea to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 12 hours 50 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		8986 km
Statute Miles		5584 miles
Nautical Miles		4849 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

Koksan Air Base to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - to SNN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Koksan, North Korea and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SNN

Time difference between Koksan (North Korea) and Shannon (Ireland) is 8 Hours.
Shannon time is 8 Hours behind Koksan.

Location	Local Time
Koksan (North Korea)	2026-06-21, 20:13:18 KST
Shannon (Ireland)	2026-06-21, 12:13:18 IST

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

Koksan Air Base ( / ) Koksan, North Korea

Destination

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland