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Flights from San Francisco to Sharjah
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Sharjah. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 18h 52m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 52m
San Francisco to Sharjah at a glance
Fastest journey18h 52mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from San Francisco 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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SFO Doha (DOH) SHJ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways
Mon17:00 SFO18:38 DOH2h 22m connection21:00 DOH22:52 SHJQatar Airways
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
- 12,993 km8,069 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 52mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +12hSharjah vs San Francisco
- Currency in Sharjah
- AED
- Airports
- SFO → SHJ
Flights from San Francisco to Sharjah: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Sharjah?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Istanbul and New Delhi. 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 San Francisco to Sharjah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,993 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Sharjah?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), New Delhi (DEL) and Munich (MUC). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Sharjah?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco.
