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HRL to SHJ: distance & flight time
Harlingen (Valley International Airport) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
8,451 mi
13,600 km · 7,343 nm
17h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,451 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 2m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HRL — Valley International Airport · Harlingen, 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 HRL
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 HRL from SHJ?
The flight distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 8,451 miles (13,600 km, 7,343 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HRL to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 2m 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 Harlingen and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 9 hours ahead of Harlingen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HRL to SHJ?
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