Distance From Erbil International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, EBL - SHJ Distance

The distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 1018 miles or 1638 kilometers or 884 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 Arbil ( Iraq ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arbil and Sharjah takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Erbil International Airport, Arbil, Iraq to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 2 hours 20 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 • EBL - SHJ

Kilometers		1638 km
Statute Miles		1018 miles
Nautical Miles		884 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 20 minutes

Erbil International Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - EBL to SHJ Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • EBL - SHJ

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

Location	Local Time
Arbil (Iraq)	2026-03-20, 00:23:11 +03
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-03-20, 01:23:11 +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

Erbil International Airport (EBL / ORER) Arbil, Iraq

Destination

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