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MDT to SHJ: distance & flight time
Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
6,969 mi
11,215 km · 6,056 nm
14h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,969 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 8m 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
- MDT — Harrisburg International Airport · Harrisburg, 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 MDT
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 MDT from SHJ?
The flight distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 6,969 miles (11,215 km, 6,056 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDT to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 8m 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 Harrisburg and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 8 hours ahead of Harrisburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDT to SHJ?
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