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Flights from Houston to Sharjah

There are no direct flights from Houston to Sharjah. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 16h 07m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 16h 07m
HOUSHJIST

Houston to Sharjah at a glance

Fastest journey16h 07mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Houston to Sharjah

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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HOU Doha (DOH) SHJ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways
Sun19:00 HOU17:15 DOH1h 00m connection18:15 DOH20:07 SHJQatar Airways
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 07m
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HOU Istanbul (IST) SHJ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 05m
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3
HOU Munich (MUC) SHJ
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Self-transfer likely ~20h 05m
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HOU Rome (FCO) SHJ
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Self-transfer likely ~20h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
13,142 km8,161 miles
Journey time
16h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
+10hSharjah vs Houston
Currency in Sharjah
AED
Airports
IAH, HOU → SHJ

Flights from Houston to Sharjah: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Houston to Sharjah?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Istanbul and Munich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Houston to Sharjah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,142 km.
Where do you change planes between Houston and Sharjah?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC) and Rome (FCO). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Houston and Sharjah?
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
What is the time difference between Houston and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 10 hours ahead of Houston.

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