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RST to SHJ: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
7,242 mi
11,655 km · 6,293 nm
14h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,242 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 40m 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
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, 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 RST
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 RST from SHJ?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 7,242 miles (11,655 km, 6,293 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 40m 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 Rochester and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 9 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to SHJ?
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