PEW to SHJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 1,818 km (1,130 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SHJ to PEW).
How far is it from Peshawar to Sharjah?
The great-circle distance between Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 1,818 km (1,130 mi, 982 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 PEW to SHJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SHJ is roughly southwest of PEW.
How is the PEW to SHJ route written in code?
The pair is written PEW-SHJ in IATA codes and OPPS-OMSJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bacha Khan International Airport is PEW (OPPS), Sharjah International Airport is SHJ (OMSJ).
| PEW | SHJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bacha Khan International Airport | Sharjah International Airport |
| ICAO code | OPPS | OMSJ |
| Country | Pakistan | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft | 111 ft |
| Rank by connections | #462 | #171 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SHJ sits 1,047 ft (319 m) lower than PEW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PEW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 | Air Arabia | ABY | Arabia | Active |
| NL | Shaheen Air International | SAI | Shaheen Air | Active |
| PK | Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | Pakistan | 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 Peshawar from Sharjah?
Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are 1,818 km (1,130 mi, 982 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PEW to SHJ?
A typical nonstop flight between PEW and SHJ takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SHJ from PEW?
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) lies roughly southwest of Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW).
Which airlines fly PEW to SHJ?
3 airlines appear on the PEW-SHJ route in the open dataset, including Air Arabia, Shaheen Air International, Pakistan International Airlines.
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