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

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G9372
G9 Air Arabia
320
3:30 AM
+03
7:25 AM
+04
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G9374
G9 Air Arabia
320
12:40 PM
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4:35 PM
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G9 Air Arabia
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8:00 AM
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G9 Air Arabia
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10:00 AM
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DOH Doha 4h 28m ATQR → G9QR Doha (DOH) to Sharjah flights
BEY Beirut 6h 3m MEUD → G9 Beirut (BEY) to Sharjah flights
AMM Amman 6h 40m RJ → G9RJ Amman (AMM) to Sharjah flights
AMD Ahmedabad ~9h 45m SG → G9 Ahmedabad (AMD) to Sharjah flights
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Najaf to Sharjah
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 815 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

NJF–SHJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 815 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sharjah (SHJ) Sharjah to Najaf flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NJF–SHJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 8 320 2h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NJF to SHJ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NJF to SHJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DOH ~4h 28m BEY ~6h 3m AMM ~6h 40m AMD ~9h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
205
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 1 2
Weekly flights 8 14
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 50m
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 55m 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 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
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 55m gate to gate. The route covers 815 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NJF to SHJ: Air Arabia.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Beirut Rafic Hariri and Queen Alia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SHJ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Najaf.
Yes, return flights from SHJ to NJF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BGW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NJF to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NJF to SHJ is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 815 miles (1,312 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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