Distance From Shinyanga Airport to Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport, SHY - DJJ Distance

The distance from Shinyanga Airport (SHY) to Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport (DJJ) is 7379 miles or 11875 kilometers or 6408 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 Shinyanga ( Tanzania ) to Sentani ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shinyanga and Sentani takes around 16 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shinyanga Airport, Shinyanga, Tanzania to Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport, Sentani, Indonesia is 16 hours 57 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 • SHY - DJJ

Kilometers		11875 km
Statute Miles		7379 miles
Nautical Miles		6408 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 57 minutes

Shinyanga Airport to Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport Flight Route Map - SHY to DJJ Flight Path

Location of Shinyanga Airport & Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shinyanga to Sentani nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shinyanga, Tanzania and Sentani, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHY - DJJ

Time difference between Shinyanga (Tanzania) and Sentani (Indonesia) is 6 Hours.
Sentani time is 6 Hours ahead of Shinyanga.

Location	Local Time
Shinyanga (Tanzania)	2025-12-15, 04:42:15 EAT
Sentani (Indonesia)	2025-12-15, 10:42:15 WIT

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

Shinyanga Airport (SHY / HTSY) Shinyanga, Tanzania

Destination

Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport (DJJ / WAJJ) Sentani, Indonesia