The distance from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 3969 miles or 6387 kilometers or 3446 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.
6387 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Shannon Airport (Ireland) and Kansas City International Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from Shannon ( Ireland ) to Kansas City ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shannon and Kansas City takes around 9 hours 7 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland to Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, United States is
9 hours 7 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 - MCI
| Kilometers | | 6387 km |
| Statute Miles | | 3969 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 3446 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 9 hours 7 minutes |
Shannon Airport to Kansas City International Airport Flight Route Map - SNN to MCI Flight Path
Location of Shannon Airport & Kansas City International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Shannon, Ireland and Kansas City, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • SNN - MCI
Time difference between
Shannon (Ireland) and
Kansas City (United States) is 5 Hours.
Kansas City time is 5 Hours behind Shannon.
| Location | Local Time |
| Shannon (Ireland) | 2025-12-15, 00:57:21 GMT |
| Kansas City (United States) | 2025-12-14, 19:57:21 EST |
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.