Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah to Sharjah flights
Sharjah lies 1,363 km (847 mi) south-east of Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah | Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 100,600 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 43 km out | DXB, 10 km out |
Clocks in Sharjah are 1 h ahead of Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands 3 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sharjah
Crossing from Iraq into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Dinar to the Dirham (AED); the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Airports at each end
Leaving Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah
Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Najaf International Airport (NJF, 100 km).
Arriving in Sharjah
Sharjah is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dubai International Airport (DXB), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 14,590-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 11 km), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 55 km), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 61 km), Fujairah International Airport (FJR, 95 km), Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport | DXB | 10 km (6 mi) | 14,590 ft | 62 ft |
| Sharjah International Airport | SHJ | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,320 ft | 111 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 55 km (34 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | RKT | 61 km (38 mi) | 12,336 ft | 102 ft |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,007 ft | 152 ft |
| Abu Musa Island Airport (regional) | AEU | 71 km (44 mi) | 9,796 ft | 23 ft |
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Staying in Sharjah
Our booking partner lists 122 places to stay in Sharjah. Of the 48 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (14), and 7 are five-star. Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 19,303 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sharjah from Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah?
1,363 km (847 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah.
How long does it take to get from Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah to Sharjah by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah to Sharjah flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Dubai International Airport (DXB); Sharjah also has SHJ, DWC, RKT, FJR, AEU.
What currency do I need in Sharjah?
The Dirham (AED).
Where can I stay in Sharjah?
Our booking partner lists 122 places to stay in Sharjah, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.