Distance From Cairo International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, CAI - SHJ Distance

The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 1509 miles or 2428 kilometers or 1311 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 Cairo ( Egypt ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairo and Sharjah takes around 3 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 3 hours 28 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 • CAI - SHJ

Kilometers		2428 km
Statute Miles		1509 miles
Nautical Miles		1311 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 28 minutes

Cairo International Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - CAI to SHJ Flight Path

Location of Cairo International Airport & Sharjah International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Cairo, Egypt and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CAI - SHJ

Time difference between Cairo (Egypt) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 2 Hours.
Sharjah time is 2 Hours ahead of Cairo.

Location	Local Time
Cairo (Egypt)	2025-12-14, 08:56:50 EET
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-14, 10:56:50 +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

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) Cairo, Egypt

Destination

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