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GAI to SHJ: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
7,035 mi
11,322 km · 6,113 nm
14h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,035 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 16m 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
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, 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 GAI
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 GAI from SHJ?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 7,035 miles (11,322 km, 6,113 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 16m 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 Gaithersburg and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 8 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to SHJ?
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