Distance From Sharjah International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, SHJ - DCA Distance

The distance from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 7047 miles or 11340 kilometers or 6119 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 Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sharjah and Washington takes around 16 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 16 hours 12 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 • SHJ - DCA

Kilometers		11340 km
Statute Miles		7047 miles
Nautical Miles		6119 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 12 minutes

Sharjah International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - SHJ to DCA Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHJ - DCA

Time difference between Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) and Washington (United States) is 8 Hours.
Washington time is 8 Hours behind Sharjah.

Location	Local Time
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-06-22, 16:05:44 +04
Washington (United States)	2026-06-22, 08:05:44 EDT

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

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

Destination

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States