Distance From Katukurunda Air Force Base to Sharjah International Airport, KTY - SHJ Distance

The distance from Katukurunda Air Force Base (KTY) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 2072 miles or 3334 kilometers or 1799 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 Kalutara ( Sri Lanka ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kalutara and Sharjah takes around 4 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katukurunda Air Force Base, Kalutara, Sri Lanka to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 4 hours 45 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 • KTY - SHJ

Kilometers		3334 km
Statute Miles		2072 miles
Nautical Miles		1799 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 45 minutes

Katukurunda Air Force Base to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - KTY to SHJ Flight Path

Location of Katukurunda Air Force Base & Sharjah International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kalutara to Sharjah nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KTY - SHJ

Time difference between Kalutara (Sri Lanka) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Sharjah time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Kalutara.

Location	Local Time
Kalutara (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-18, 16:36:41 +0530
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-03-18, 15:06:41 +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

Katukurunda Air Force Base (KTY / VCCN) Kalutara, Sri Lanka

Destination

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