SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
12,550 km
7,798 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,550 km
7,798 mi / 6,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
350°
north

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Airport Comparison

SHJ SLC
Airport Name Sharjah International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code SHJ SLC
ICAO Code OMSJ KSLC
City Sharjah Salt Lake City
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Denver
Elevation 111 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 25.330000, 55.520000 40.790000, -111.980000

Sharjah (SHJ) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,550 kilometers (7,798 miles / 6,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Sharjah, it's 20:51 in Salt Lake City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,120 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Sharjah International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sharjah (SHJ) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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