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SDF to SHJ: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport)
7,382 mi
11,881 km · 6,415 nm
14h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,382 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 56m 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
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, 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 SDF
- LOU · Bowman Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field22 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport45 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport62 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 SDF from SHJ?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 7,382 miles (11,881 km, 6,415 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to SHJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 56m 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 Louisville and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 8 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to SHJ?
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