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SHJ to GOJ: distance & flight time
Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) → Nizhniy Novgorod (Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport)
2,215 mi
3,564 km · 1,925 nm
4h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
2,215 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 49m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SHJ — Sharjah International Airport · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- GOJ — Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport · Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near GOJ
- IWA · Ivanovo South Airport119 mi away
- CSY · Cheboksary Airport137 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SHJ from GOJ?
The flight distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Nizhniy Novgorod (GOJ) is 2,215 miles (3,564 km, 1,925 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SHJ to GOJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SHJ to GOJ?
Nonstop service on SHJ–GOJ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Nizhniy Novgorod?
Nizhniy Novgorod is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SHJ to GOJ?
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Why are some SHJ to GOJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SHJ–GOJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.