CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,427 km
1,508 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
2,427 km
1,508 mi / 1,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
97°
east

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CAI SHJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code CAI SHJ
ICAO Code HECA OMSJ
City Cairo Sharjah
Country Egypt United Arab Emirates
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Dubai
Elevation 382 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 25.330000, 55.520000

Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 2,427 kilometers (1,508 miles / 1,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Egypt with United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:30 in Cairo, it's 11:30 in Sharjah.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 288° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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