Distance From Malta Airport to Shannon Airport, MLK - SNN Distance

The distance from Malta Airport (MLK) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 4000 miles or 6437 kilometers or 3473 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 Malta ( United States ) to Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malta and Shannon takes around 9 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malta Airport, Malta, United States to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 9 hours 11 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 • MLK - SNN

Kilometers		6437 km
Statute Miles		4000 miles
Nautical Miles		3473 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 11 minutes

Malta Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - MLK to SNN Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLK - SNN

Time difference between Malta (United States) and Shannon (Ireland) is 6 Hours.
Shannon time is 6 Hours ahead of Malta.

Location	Local Time
Malta (United States)	2025-12-05, 00:46:43 CST
Shannon (Ireland)	2025-12-05, 06:46:43 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

Malta Airport (MLK / KM75) Malta, United States

Destination

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland