Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, SHA - SHJ Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 3968 miles or 6386 kilometers or 3446 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 Shanghai (Minhang) ( China ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Sharjah takes around 9 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 9 hours 7 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 • SHA - SHJ

Kilometers		6386 km
Statute Miles		3968 miles
Nautical Miles		3446 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 7 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to SHJ Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport & Sharjah International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Minhang) to Sharjah nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - SHJ

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 4 Hours.
Sharjah time is 4 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-16, 03:54:10 CST
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-15, 23:54:10 +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

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China

Destination

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