Distance From RAF Akrotiri to Sharjah International Airport, AKT - SHJ Distance

The distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 1489 miles or 2395 kilometers or 1293 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 Akrotiri ( Cyprus ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akrotiri and Sharjah takes around 3 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Akrotiri, Akrotiri, Cyprus to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 3 hours 25 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 • AKT - SHJ

Kilometers		2395 km
Statute Miles		1489 miles
Nautical Miles		1293 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 25 minutes

RAF Akrotiri to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - AKT to SHJ Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Akrotiri, Cyprus and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Akrotiri, Cyprus and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AKT - SHJ

Time difference between Akrotiri (Cyprus) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 1 Hours.
Sharjah time is 1 Hours ahead of Akrotiri.

Location	Local Time
Akrotiri (Cyprus)	2026-09-15, 04:34:03 EEST
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-09-15, 05:34:03 +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

RAF Akrotiri (AKT / LCRA) Akrotiri, Cyprus

Destination

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