Najaf to Sharjah (NJF–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
AMM Amman 7h 10m RJ → G9RJ Amman (AMM) to Sharjah flights
BAH Manama ~4h 30m GF → G9 Manama (BAH) to Sharjah flights
BEY Beirut ~6h 10m ME → G9 Beirut (BEY) to Sharjah flights
AMD Ahmedabad ~9h 45m → G9SG Ahmedabad (AMD) to Sharjah flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Najaf to Sharjah
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 815 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead

NJF–SHJ had nonstop service from Air Arabia, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 815 miles in 2h.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop NJF–SHJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NJF to SHJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
BAH ~4h 30m BEY ~6h 10m AMM ~7h 10m AMD ~9h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
152
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sharjah from Najaf

Nearby airports with service to Sharjah International Airport.
Metric NJF→SHJ BGW→SHJ
Distance from NJF – 88 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 10
Flight time 2h 3h 35m
Baghdad (BGW) to Sharjah flights
Airports within 200 miles of NJF with service to Sharjah International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Najaf.
NJF: +03 · SHJ: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Najaf, it's 7:00 PM in Sharjah.
Distance & Flight Time
815 mi / 1,312 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

NJF–SHJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Najaf to Sharjah route.
Route details
Distance815 mi / 1,312 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NJF
Full nameAl Najaf International Airport
IATA / ICAONJF / ORNI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NJF to SHJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Sharjah International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 815 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from NJF to SHJ: Air Arabia. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Queen Alia.
Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Najaf.
Nearby alternatives include BGW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NJF to SHJ

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) had nonstop service from Air Arabia, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

NJF to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NJF to SHJ is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 815 miles (1,312 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Queen Alia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baghdad (BGW).