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LAL to SHJ: distance & flight time
Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
7,796 mi
12,546 km · 6,774 nm
15h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,796 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 45m 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
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, 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 LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 mi away
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 LAL from SHJ?
The flight distance from Lakeland (LAL) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 7,796 miles (12,546 km, 6,774 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAL to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 45m 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 Lakeland and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 8 hours ahead of Lakeland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAL to SHJ?
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