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SHJ to IAD: distance & flight time
Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
7,057 mi
11,357 km · 6,132 nm
14h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,057 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 18m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SHJ — Sharjah International Airport · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is SHJ from IAD?
The flight distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Washington (IAD) is 7,057 miles (11,357 km, 6,132 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SHJ to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 18m 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 Sharjah and Washington?
Washington is 8 hours behind Sharjah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SHJ to IAD?
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