AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,173 km
3,214 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
5,173 km
3,214 mi / 2,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
105°
east southeast

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AMS SHJ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code AMS SHJ
ICAO Code EHAM OMSJ
City Amsterdam Sharjah
Country Netherlands United Arab Emirates
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Dubai
Elevation -11 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 25.330000, 55.520000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 5,173 kilometers (3,214 miles / 2,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:27 in Amsterdam, it's 11:27 in Sharjah. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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