Airport Comparison
| DFW | SHJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Sharjah International Airport |
| IATA Code | DFW | SHJ |
| ICAO Code | KDFW | OMSJ |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | Sharjah |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Dubai |
| Elevation | 606 ft | 111 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.900000, -97.040000 | 25.330000, 55.520000 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 12,918 kilometers (8,027 miles / 6,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting United States with United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 10:15 in Sharjah. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.