Distance From New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field to Sharjah International Airport, NBG - SHJ Distance

The distance from New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 7995 miles or 12867 kilometers or 6943 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 New Orleans ( United States ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Sharjah takes around 18 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field, New Orleans, United States to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 18 hours 22 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 • NBG - SHJ

Kilometers		12867 km
Statute Miles		7995 miles
Nautical Miles		6943 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 22 minutes

New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - NBG to SHJ Flight Path

Location of New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field & Sharjah International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New Orleans to Sharjah nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New Orleans, United States and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NBG - SHJ

Time difference between New Orleans (United States) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 8 Hours.
Sharjah time is 8 Hours ahead of New Orleans.

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2026-06-20, 05:49:59 EDT
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-06-20, 13:49:59 +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

New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG / KNBG) New Orleans, United States

Destination

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