JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
1,716 km
1,066 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
1,716 km
1,066 mi / 926 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
73°
east northeast

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JED SHJ
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code JED SHJ
ICAO Code OEJN OMSJ
City Jeddah Sharjah
Country Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Dubai
Elevation 48 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 25.330000, 55.520000

Jeddah (JED) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 1,716 kilometers (1,066 miles / 926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:32 in Jeddah, it's 02:32 in Sharjah.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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