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NHT to SHJ: distance & flight time
Northolt (RAF Northolt) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
3,418 mi
5,501 km · 2,970 nm
7h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,418 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
- NHT — RAF Northolt · Northolt, 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 NHT
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport6 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport30 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport21 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 NHT from SHJ?
The flight distance from Northolt (NHT) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 3,418 miles (5,501 km, 2,970 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NHT 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 Northolt and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 3 hours ahead of Northolt.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NHT to SHJ?
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