Distance From Raul Arias Espinoza Airport to Sharjah International Airport, OTD - SHJ Distance

The distance from Raul Arias Espinoza Airport (OTD) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 8585 miles or 13815 kilometers or 7455 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 Contadora Island ( Panama ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Contadora Island and Sharjah takes around 19 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Raul Arias Espinoza Airport, Contadora Island, Panama to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 19 hours 44 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 • OTD - SHJ

Kilometers		13815 km
Statute Miles		8585 miles
Nautical Miles		7455 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 44 minutes

Raul Arias Espinoza Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - OTD to SHJ Flight Path

Location of Raul Arias Espinoza Airport & Sharjah International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Contadora Island to Sharjah nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Contadora Island, Panama and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Contadora Island, Panama and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OTD - SHJ

Time difference between Contadora Island (Panama) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 9 Hours.
Sharjah time is 9 Hours ahead of Contadora Island.

Location	Local Time
Contadora Island (Panama)	2026-10-28, 14:53:12 EST
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-10-28, 23:53:12 +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

Raul Arias Espinoza Airport (OTD / MPRA) Contadora Island, Panama

Destination

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