Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, JNB - SHJ Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 3994 miles or 6428 kilometers or 3469 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Sharjah takes around 9 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 9 hours 10 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 • JNB - SHJ

Kilometers		6428 km
Statute Miles		3994 miles
Nautical Miles		3469 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 10 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to SHJ Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - SHJ

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 2 Hours.
Sharjah time is 2 Hours ahead of Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 00:14:04 SAST
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-14, 02:14:04 +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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

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