ATH
Athens
Greece
3,281 km
2,039 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
3,281 km
2,039 mi / 1,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Athens
Heading
106°
east southeast

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ATH SHJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code ATH SHJ
ICAO Code LGAV OMSJ
City Athens Sharjah
Country Greece United Arab Emirates
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Dubai
Elevation 308 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 25.330000, 55.520000

Athens (ATH) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 3,281 kilometers (2,039 miles / 1,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece 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 09:23 in Athens, it's 11:23 in Sharjah.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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