Distance From Riwon Airbase to Shannon Airport

The distance from Riwon Airbase () to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 5527 miles or 8894 kilometers or 4799 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 Riwon-gun ( North Korea ) to Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riwon-gun and Shannon takes around 12 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riwon Airbase, Riwon-gun, North Korea to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 12 hours 42 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		8894 km
Statute Miles		5527 miles
Nautical Miles		4799 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 42 minutes

Riwon Airbase to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - to SNN Flight Path

Location of Riwon Airbase & Shannon Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Riwon-gun, North Korea and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SNN

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

Location	Local Time
Riwon-gun (North Korea)	2026-08-09, 04:21:35 KST
Shannon (Ireland)	2026-08-08, 20:21:35 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

Riwon Airbase ( / ) Riwon-gun, North Korea

Destination

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland