MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,588 km
7,201 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
11,588 km
7,201 mi / 6,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

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MSP SHJ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code MSP SHJ
ICAO Code KMSP OMSJ
City Minneapolis Sharjah
Country United States United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Dubai
Elevation 842 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 25.330000, 55.520000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 11,588 kilometers (7,201 miles / 6,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 01:55 in Minneapolis, it's 11:55 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 Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 338° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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