Distance From Blue Grass Airport to Sharjah International Airport, LEX - SHJ Distance

The distance from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 7353 miles or 11834 kilometers or 6386 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 Lexington ( United States ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lexington and Sharjah takes around 16 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Blue Grass Airport, Lexington, United States to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 16 hours 54 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 • LEX - SHJ

Kilometers		11834 km
Statute Miles		7353 miles
Nautical Miles		6386 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 54 minutes

Blue Grass Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - LEX to SHJ Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LEX - SHJ

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

Location	Local Time
Lexington (United States)	2025-12-15, 10:39:37 EST
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-15, 19:39:37 +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

Blue Grass Airport (LEX / KLEX) Lexington, United States

Destination

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