IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,034 km
1,886 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
3,034 km
1,886 mi / 1,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IST SHJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code IST SHJ
ICAO Code LTFM OMSJ
City Istanbul Sharjah
Country Turkey United Arab Emirates
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Dubai
Elevation 325 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 25.330000, 55.520000

Istanbul (IST) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 3,034 kilometers (1,886 miles / 1,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Turkey with United Arab Emirates. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:21 in Istanbul, it's 11:21 in Sharjah.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 312° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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