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FCO to SHJ: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
2,704 mi
4,351 km · 2,349 nm
5h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,704 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 46m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- 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 FCO
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 FCO from SHJ?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 2,704 miles (4,351 km, 2,349 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 46m 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 Rome and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 2 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to SHJ?
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