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MEI to SHJ: distance & flight time
Meridian (Key Field) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
7,809 mi
12,568 km · 6,786 nm
15h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,809 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 47m 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
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, 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 MEI
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 MEI from SHJ?
The flight distance from Meridian (MEI) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 7,809 miles (12,568 km, 6,786 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEI to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 47m 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 Meridian and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 9 hours ahead of Meridian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEI to SHJ?
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