CCJ to SHJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 2,667 km (1,657 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SHJ to CCJ).
How far is it from Calicut to Sharjah?
The great-circle distance between Calicut International Airport (CCJ) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 2,667 km (1,657 mi, 1,440 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 CCJ to SHJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SHJ is roughly northwest of CCJ.
How is the CCJ to SHJ route written in code?
The pair is written CCJ-SHJ in IATA codes and VOCL-OMSJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Calicut International Airport is CCJ (VOCL), Sharjah International Airport is SHJ (OMSJ).
| CCJ | SHJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Calicut International Airport | Sharjah International Airport |
| ICAO code | VOCL | OMSJ |
| Country | India | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 342 ft | 111 ft |
| Rank by connections | #457 | #171 |
VOCL starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OMSJ starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SHJ sits 231 ft (70 m) lower than CCJ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CCJ to SHJ
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | Air India Limited | AIC | Airindia | Active |
| G9 | Air Arabia | ABY | Arabia | Active |
| IX | Air India Express | AXB | Express India | 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 Calicut from Sharjah?
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are 2,667 km (1,657 mi, 1,440 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CCJ to SHJ?
A typical nonstop flight between CCJ and SHJ takes about 3h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SHJ from CCJ?
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) lies roughly northwest of Calicut International Airport (CCJ).
Which airlines fly CCJ to SHJ?
3 airlines appear on the CCJ-SHJ route in the open dataset, including Air India Limited, Air Arabia, Air India Express.
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