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LHR to SHJ: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
3,419 mi
5,502 km · 2,971 nm
7h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,419 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 10m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from SHJ?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 3,419 miles (5,502 km, 2,971 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 10m 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 London and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 3 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to SHJ?
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