Distance From Wellington International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, WLG - SHJ Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 8838 miles or 14224 kilometers or 7675 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 Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Sharjah takes around 20 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 20 hours 19 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 • WLG - SHJ

Kilometers		14224 km
Statute Miles		8838 miles
Nautical Miles		7675 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 19 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - WLG to SHJ Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Wellington, New Zealand and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - SHJ

Time difference between Wellington (New Zealand) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 9 Hours.
Sharjah time is 9 Hours behind Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-18, 21:11:21 NZDT
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-18, 12:11:21 +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

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand

Destination

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