Distance From Almirante Padilla Airport to Sharjah International Airport, RCH - SHJ Distance

The distance from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 8134 miles or 13090 kilometers or 7063 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 Riohacha ( Colombia ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riohacha and Sharjah takes around 18 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Almirante Padilla Airport, Riohacha, Colombia to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 18 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 • RCH - SHJ

Kilometers		13090 km
Statute Miles		8134 miles
Nautical Miles		7063 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 42 minutes

Almirante Padilla Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - RCH to SHJ Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riohacha, Colombia and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Riohacha, Colombia and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCH - SHJ

Time difference between Riohacha (Colombia) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 9 Hours.
Sharjah time is 9 Hours ahead of Riohacha.

Location	Local Time
Riohacha (Colombia)	2026-06-17, 11:59:52 -05
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-06-17, 20:59:52 +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

Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH / SKRH) Riohacha, Colombia

Destination

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