Sharjah to Almaty (SHJ–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G9251
G9 Air Arabia
320
10:00 AM
+04
4:05 PM
+05
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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G9254
G9 Air Arabia
320
2:55 AM
+05
6:40 AM
+04
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9252
G9 Air Arabia
320
3:10 PM
+05
6:55 PM
+04
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sharjah to Almaty
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,739 mi 5h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

SHJ–ALA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 1,739 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 3 320 5h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to ALA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
449
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.

Other ways to reach Almaty from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric SHJ→ALA DXB→ALA AUH→ALA
Distance from SHJ 11 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 14 3
Flight time 5h 5m 4h 15m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Almaty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Almaty is 1 hour ahead of Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 7:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
1,739 mi / 2,798 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 5m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date. Registration with migration authorities within 3 days of arrival is mandatory for stays exceeding 5 days.

SHJ–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance1,739 mi / 2,798 km
Flight time5h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 11 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Almaty International Airport take approximately 5h 5m. The route covers 1,739 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Arabia.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to ALA. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AYT, BOM, DEL, DOH, KUL, SAW, IST, MED and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Almaty is 1 hour ahead of Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from ALA to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and AUH. 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 SHJ to ALA

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to ALA ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,739 miles (2,798 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via AYT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).