Distance From Sacramento International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, SMF - SHJ Distance

The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 8009 miles or 12889 kilometers or 6955 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 Sacramento ( United States ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sacramento and Sharjah takes around 18 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 18 hours 24 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 • SMF - SHJ

Kilometers		12889 km
Statute Miles		8009 miles
Nautical Miles		6955 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 24 minutes

Sacramento International Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - SMF to SHJ Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMF - SHJ

Time difference between Sacramento (United States) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 12 Hours.
Sharjah time is 12 Hours ahead of Sacramento.

Location	Local Time
Sacramento (United States)	2025-12-14, 14:02:09 PST
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-15, 02:02:09 +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

Sacramento International Airport (SMF / KSMF) Sacramento, United States

Destination

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