United Arab Emirates · International airport
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Sharjah International Airport is an international airport serving Sharjah (Sharjah Emirate), United Arab Emirates. Its IATA code is SHJ and its ICAO code is OMSJ. It has one runway, 4,060 m long.
- IATASHJ
- ICAOOMSJ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SHJ
- ICAO code
- OMSJ
- City
- Sharjah
- Region / province
- Sharjah Emirate
- Country / territory
- United Arab Emirates
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 25.3286° N, 55.5172° E
- Elevation
- 34 m (111 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 4,060 m (13,320 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,060 m13,320 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
5,543 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,128 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,605 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 124.675 MHz |
| ATIS | 122.400 MHz |
| GROUND TO GR | 121.875 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sharjah International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Sharjah through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United Arab Emirates
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport | DXB | 17 km |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | RKT | 53 km |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 60 km |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | 85 km |
| Al Ain International Airport | AAN | 119 km |
| Zayed International Airport | AUH | 132 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sharjah International Airport?
The IATA code of Sharjah International Airport is SHJ and its ICAO code is OMSJ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sharjah International Airport located?
Sharjah International Airport is in Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates, at coordinates 25.3286° N, 55.5172° E and an elevation of 34 m (111 ft).
How far is Sharjah International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sharjah International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,605 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,128 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 5,543 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 7 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Sharjah International Airport?
The longest runway at Sharjah International Airport is 4,060 m (13,320 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sharjah International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.