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DCA to SHJ: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
7,047 mi
11,340 km · 6,123 nm
14h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,047 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- SHJ — Sharjah International Airport · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near SHJ
- DXB · Dubai International Airport11 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base23 mi away
- RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport33 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport37 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from SHJ?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 7,047 miles (11,340 km, 6,123 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 8 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to SHJ?
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