NAN
Nadi
Fiji
13,994 km
8,695 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
13,994 km
8,695 mi / 7,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
289°
west northwest

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NAN SHJ
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code NAN SHJ
ICAO Code NFFN OMSJ
City Nadi Sharjah
Country Fiji United Arab Emirates
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Asia/Dubai
Elevation 59 ft 111 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 25.330000, 55.520000

Nadi (NAN) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 13,994 kilometers (8,695 miles / 7,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:16 in Nadi, it's 13:16 in Sharjah. With a 8-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 Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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