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Riyadh to Sharjah Flight: 1h 38m Nonstop Estimate

A direct flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharjah (SHJ) covers about 888 km (≈ 552 mi) and takes roughly 1h 38m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteRUH → SHJ
Distance888 km · 552 mi
Estimated flight time1h 38m
Time differenceUTC+1

Riyadh to Sharjah Flight: 1h 38m Nonstop Estimate

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RUHKing Khalid International AirportSHJSharjah International Airport
Estimated flight time
1h 38m
Route
888 kmRUHRiyadhSHJSharjah
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
888 km
552 mi
Time difference from Riyadh
+1h
Next steps
Riyadh → Jeddah (RUH → JED)Riyadh → Dammam (RUH → DMM)Riyadh → Medina (RUH → MED)
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Enter your Sharjah trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Sharjah-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between RUH (Riyadh) and SHJ (Sharjah) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 1h 38m over 888 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Riyadh (UTC+3) vs Sharjah (UTC+4).

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  • 1

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Common Mistakes

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Sharjah?

About 1h 38m — an estimate for 888 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Riyadh–Sharjah flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Riyadh and Sharjah?

Roughly 888 km (552 mi) great-circle between King Khalid International Airport and Sharjah International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Sharjah?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Dubai (DXB) at 3h 43m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Riyadh and Sharjah?

Via Dubai (DXB): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 3h 43m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Riyadh and Sharjah, and how does it affect arrival?

Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh; a 10:00 departure lands around 12:38 local time in Sharjah.

Which airport does the calculation use in Sharjah — Riyadh to Sharjah?

We compute to Sharjah International Airport as the arrival airport, departing King Khalid International Airport.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Sharjah — Riyadh to Sharjah?

No — Saudi passports enter visa-free for up to 180 days.

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