CAI to SHJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 2,428 km (1,509 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SHJ to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Sharjah?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 2,428 km (1,509 mi, 1,311 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAI to SHJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SHJ is roughly east of CAI.
How is the CAI to SHJ route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-SHJ in IATA codes and HECA-OMSJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Sharjah International Airport is SHJ (OMSJ).
| CAI | SHJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Sharjah International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OMSJ |
| Country | Egypt | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 111 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #171 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OMSJ starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SHJ sits 211 ft (64 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to SHJ
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 | Air Arabia | ABY | Arabia | Active |
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Sharjah?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are 2,428 km (1,509 mi, 1,311 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to SHJ?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and SHJ takes about 3h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SHJ from CAI?
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) lies roughly east of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to SHJ?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-SHJ route in the open dataset, including Air Arabia, Egyptair.
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