Distance From Karato Airport to Sharjah International Airport, KAF - SHJ Distance

The distance from Karato Airport (KAF) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 7013 miles or 11287 kilometers or 6090 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 Karato ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Karato and Sharjah takes around 16 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Karato Airport, Karato, Papua New Guinea to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 16 hours 7 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 • KAF - SHJ

Kilometers		11287 km
Statute Miles		7013 miles
Nautical Miles		6090 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 7 minutes

Karato Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - KAF to SHJ Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Karato, Papua New Guinea and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Karato, Papua New Guinea and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KAF - SHJ

Time difference between Karato (Papua New Guinea) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 7 Hours.
Sharjah time is 7 Hours behind Karato.

Location	Local Time
Karato (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-20, 11:18:31 +11
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-03-20, 04:18:31 +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

Karato Airport (KAF / ) Karato, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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