Distance From Al Najaf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, NJF - SHJ Distance

The distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 816 miles or 1312 kilometers or 708 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 Najaf ( Iraq ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Najaf and Sharjah takes around 1 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport, Najaf, Iraq to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 1 hours 52 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 • NJF - SHJ

Kilometers		1312 km
Statute Miles		816 miles
Nautical Miles		708 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 52 minutes

Al Najaf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - NJF to SHJ Flight Path

Location of Al Najaf International Airport & Sharjah International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Najaf to Sharjah nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Najaf, Iraq and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NJF - SHJ

Time difference between Najaf (Iraq) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 1 Hours.
Sharjah time is 1 Hours ahead of Najaf.

Location	Local Time
Najaf (Iraq)	2026-09-24, 02:44:38 +03
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-09-24, 03:44:38 +04

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

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF / ORNI) Najaf, Iraq

Destination

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ / OMSJ) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates