Distance From Atlanta Airport to Sharjah International Airport

The distance from Atlanta Airport () to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 7623 miles or 12268 kilometers or 6620 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 Atlanta ( United States ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Atlanta and Sharjah takes around 17 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Atlanta Airport, Atlanta, United States to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 17 hours 31 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 • - SHJ

Kilometers		12268 km
Statute Miles		7623 miles
Nautical Miles		6620 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 31 minutes

Atlanta Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHJ Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Atlanta, United States and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHJ

Time difference between Atlanta (United States) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 11 Hours.
Sharjah time is 11 Hours ahead of Atlanta.

Location	Local Time
Atlanta (United States)	2026-11-07, 12:49:08 MST
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-11-07, 23:49:08 +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

Atlanta Airport ( / ) Atlanta, United States

Destination

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