PHX
Phoenix
United States
13,349 km
8,295 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
13,349 km
8,295 mi / 7,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Phoenix
Heading
13°
north northeast

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PHX SHJ
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code PHX SHJ
ICAO Code KPHX OMSJ
City Phoenix Sharjah
Country United States United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Dubai
Elevation 1,135 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 25.330000, 55.520000

Phoenix (PHX) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 13,349 kilometers (8,295 miles / 7,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 04:08 in Phoenix, it's 15:08 in Sharjah. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,024 feet between the two airports. Sharjah International Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 348° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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