Distance From Malekolon Airport to Shannon Airport, MKN - SNN Distance

The distance from Malekolon Airport (MKN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 8930 miles or 14371 kilometers or 7755 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 Babase Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Babase Island and Shannon takes around 20 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malekolon Airport, Babase Island, Papua New Guinea to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 20 hours 31 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 • MKN - SNN

Kilometers		14371 km
Statute Miles		8930 miles
Nautical Miles		7755 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 31 minutes

Malekolon Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - MKN to SNN Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKN - SNN

Time difference between Babase Island (Papua New Guinea) and Shannon (Ireland) is 11 Hours.
Shannon time is 11 Hours behind Babase Island.

Location	Local Time
Babase Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-18, 16:28:04 +11
Shannon (Ireland)	2026-03-18, 05:28:04 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

Malekolon Airport (MKN / AYMV) Babase Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland