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Flight Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah (SHJ)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CAIHECA
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo International Airport
Great Circle Path
2,428 km1,509 miles • 1,311 NM
Destination Airport
OMSJSHJ
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Sharjah International Airport
Direct Distance
2,428 km
1,509 Statute Miles
1,311 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
3h 21m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
219 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
97° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
3h 21m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
3h 8m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
5h 10m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇪🇬 Egypt→🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa free entry for up to 90 days.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
Great Circle Flight Arc Path
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Departure Airport Specs
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- City / Country: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO Code: HECA
- Coordinates: 30.1115°, 31.3967°
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Elevation: 322 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
- City / Country: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO Code: OMSJ
- Coordinates: 25.3286°, 55.5172°
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Elevation: 111 ft
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