SHJ
Sharjah International Airport
Sharjah · United Arab EmiratesICAO OMSJ
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is an airport serving Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 25° 19' 43.0" N, 55° 31' 1.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 111 feet (34 meters) above sea level. With 78 direct destinations served by 15 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Dubai (GMT+4).
Destinations
78
Airlines
15
Elevation ft
111/ 34m
Asia/Dubai
GMT+4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SHJ
ICAO Code
OMSJ
City
Sharjah
Country
United Arab Emirates
Elevation
111 ft
Local Time
08:37 PM (GMT+4)
Coordinates
Latitude:25.3286°
Longitude:55.5172°
Popular Routes from SHJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COK | Kochi, India | 1,723 mi | 3h 56m | medium-haul | 432 kg | View |
| CCJ | Calicut, India | 1,656 mi | 3h 48m | medium-haul | 416 kg | View |
| CMB | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 2,036 mi | 4h 31m | medium-haul | 511 kg | View |
| PEW | Peshawar, Pakistan | 1,130 mi | 2h 48m | medium-haul | 284 kg | View |
| TRV | Trivandrum, India | 1,825 mi | 4h 7m | medium-haul | 458 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 1,511 mi | 3h 32m | medium-haul | 379 kg | View |
| DOH | Doha, Qatar | 245 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 100 kg | View |
| HYD | Hyderabad, India | 1,576 mi | 3h 39m | medium-haul | 396 kg | View |
| JAI | Jaipur, India | 1,265 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 317 kg | View |
| KHI | Karachi, Pakistan | 730 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 300 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SHJ
15 active airlines serving Sharjah International Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air India Express
IXIndia
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Airlines Of Tasmania
FOAustralia
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Jet Airways
9WIndia
L
MJArgentina
Pakistan International Airlines
PKPakistan
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Shaheen Air International
NLPakistan
Spicejet
SGIndia
SriLankan Airlines
ULSri Lanka
Sudan Airways
SDSudan
Tajik Air
7JTajikistan
Uzbekistan Airways
HYUzbekistan
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sharjah International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport | DXB | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 18 km |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 60 km |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | Fujeirah | United Arab Emirates | 85 km |
| Al Ain International Airport | AAN | Al Ain | United Arab Emirates | 119 km |
| Sirri Island Airport | SXI | Siri Island | Iran | 117 km |
| Khasab Air Base | KHS | Khasab | Oman | 118 km |
| Abu Dhabi International Airport | AUH | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 132 km |
| Bandar Lengeh Airport | BDH | Bandar Lengeh | Iran | 150 km |
Other Airports in United Arab Emirates
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 25° 19' 43.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 55° 31' 1.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 25.328600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 55.517200
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- UTC Offset
- GMT+4
- Current Local Time
- 08:37 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 111 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 34 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sharjah International Airport?
The IATA code for Sharjah International Airport is SHJ, and its ICAO code is OMSJ. The airport is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
How many destinations can you fly to from SHJ?
There are 78 direct destinations available from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
What airlines fly from SHJ?
There are 15 airlines operating from SHJ, including Air Arabia, Air India Express, Air India Limited, Airlines Of Tasmania, Egyptair, and more.
What timezone is Sharjah International Airport in?
Sharjah International Airport is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (GMT+4). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sharjah International Airport?
Sharjah International Airport sits at an elevation of 111 feet (34 meters) above sea level.
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