Distance From Sharjah International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, SHJ - SFO Distance

The distance from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 8085 miles or 13012 kilometers or 7022 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 San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sharjah and San Francisco takes around 18 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 18 hours 35 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 - SFO

Kilometers		13012 km
Statute Miles		8085 miles
Nautical Miles		7022 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 35 minutes

Sharjah International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - SHJ to SFO Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHJ - SFO

Time difference between Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) and San Francisco (United States) is 11 Hours.
San Francisco time is 11 Hours behind Sharjah.

Location	Local Time
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-05-27, 22:10:54 +04
San Francisco (United States)	2026-05-27, 11:10:54 PDT

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

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States