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LGA to SHJ: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
6,834 mi
10,999 km · 5,939 nm
13h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,834 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 52m 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
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, 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 LGA
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 LGA from SHJ?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 6,834 miles (10,999 km, 5,939 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 52m 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 New York and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to SHJ?
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