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Sharjah International Airport
At present, there are no direct flights from Washington to Dubai (Sharjah).
However, there are several flights from IAD to SHJ with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from IAD to SHJ, and to see what flight schedules are available.
Desert destinations like Dubai (Sharjah) are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Dubai (Sharjah) is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.

In total there are 4 airlines that cover the full route from Washington IAD to Dubai (Sharjah) SHJ. These airlines are:
All other flights from Washington to Dubai (Sharjah) are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
In total there are 2 alliances that cover the full route from Washington IAD to Dubai (Sharjah) SHJ. These alliances are:
You can fly the full journey from IAD to SHJ in either Economy or Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route, at least not on the full route with just 1 stopover.
At this moment, it is not possible to cover the full route from Washington to Dubai (Sharjah) (with 1 stopover) with one specific type of aircraft. All flights from Washington to Dubai (Sharjah) are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Washington and Dubai (Sharjah) is 7,065 miles (11,370 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between IAD and SHJ, the distance of the full journey varies between 7,334 and 8,756 miles (or 11,803 and 14,091 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Flights from Washington to Dubai (Sharjah) take from 13 hours and 40 minutes up to 17 hours and 35 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There are 3 airports in Dubai (Sharjah): Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
From 13 hours and 40 minutes up to 17 hours and 35 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between IAD and SHJ, the total distance of the full journey varies between 7,334 and 8,756 miles (or 11,803 and 14,091 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Egyptair, Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines are flying the full route from Washington to Dubai (Sharjah).
Air Arabia, Nile Air, Air Cairo, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian, Saudi Arabian, ITA Airways and Turkish Airlines operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying from Washington to Dubai (Sharjah).
You can fly the full route from Washington to Dubai (Sharjah) (with 1 stopover) in Economy and Business Class.
There is no specific aircraft type that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Washington to Dubai (Sharjah) at this moment.
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