Distance From İstanbul Airport to Sharjah International Airport, IST - SHJ Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 1886 miles or 3034 kilometers or 1638 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 Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and Sharjah takes around 4 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 4 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 • IST - SHJ

Kilometers		3034 km
Statute Miles		1886 miles
Nautical Miles		1638 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 20 minutes

İstanbul Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - IST to SHJ Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - SHJ

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 1 Hours.
Sharjah time is 1 Hours ahead of Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 18:12:52 +03
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-15, 19:12:52 +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

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

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