SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
11,454 km
7,117 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,454 km
7,117 mi / 6,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

SHJ YYC
Airport Name Sharjah International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code SHJ YYC
ICAO Code OMSJ CYYC
City Sharjah Calgary
Country United Arab Emirates Canada
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Edmonton
Elevation 111 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 25.330000, 55.520000 51.110000, -114.020000

Sharjah (SHJ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,454 kilometers (7,117 miles / 6,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Canada. 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 05:11 in Sharjah, it's 18:11 in Calgary. 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 3,446 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Sharjah International Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Sharjah (SHJ) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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