Nonstop flight route between Hillsboro / Portland, Oregon, United States and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates:
Departure Airport:
(45°32'25"N by 122°56'59"W)
Arrival Airport:
(25°19'45"N by 55°30'57"E)
Distance from HIO to SHJ:
7,539.23 miles (12,133.19 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO), Hillsboro / Portland, Oregon, United States and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,539 miles (or 12,133 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Portland-Hillsboro Airport and Sharjah International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Portland-Hillsboro Airport and Sharjah International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HIO / KHIO |
| Airport Name: | Portland-Hillsboro Airport |
| Location: | Hillsboro / Portland, Oregon, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 45°32'25"N by 122°56'59"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Port of Portland |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 204 feet (62 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HIO |
| More Information: | HIO Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SHJ / OMSJ |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| GPS Coordinates: | 25°19'45"N by 55°30'57"E |
| Area Served: | Sharjah, UAE |
| Operator/Owner: | Sharjah International Airport |
| Airport Type: | Military/Public |
| Elevation: | 116 feet (35 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SHJ |
| More Information: | SHJ Maps & Info |
Facts about Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO):
- The closest airport to Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO) is Portland International Airport (PDX), which is located only 17 miles (28 kilometers) E of HIO.
- The field was also considered as a possible Naval air station in 1946 and again in 1955, but was eventually rejected by the Navy.
- The furthest airport from Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,913 miles (17,563 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO) has 2 runways.
- Because of Portland-Hillsboro Airport's relatively low elevation of 204 feet, planes can take off or land at Portland-Hillsboro Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Facilities include a 6,600-foot runway, a 4,049-foot runway, and an FAA control tower.
Facts about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ):
- In addition to being known as "Sharjah International Airport", another name for SHJ is "مطار الشارقة الدولي".
- Because of Sharjah International Airport's relatively low elevation of 116 feet, planes can take off or land at Sharjah International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,763 miles (18,931 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is Dubai International Airport (DXB), which is located only 11 miles (17 kilometers) WSW of SHJ.
- Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) currently has only 1 runway.
- Sharjah International Airport handled 7,516,538 passengers last year.
- The airport resides at an elevation of 116 feet above mean sea level.
- Sharjah International Airport is home base of the low-cost carrier Air Arabia.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 17.37 miles (27.95 km) E | Portland International Airport (PDX) | Portland, Oregon, United States |     |
| 2 | 26.56 miles (42.74 km) E | Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD) | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| 3 | 39.99 miles (64.36 km) N | Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) | Kelso, Washington, United States | |
| 4 | 43.67 miles (70.28 km) S | McNary Field (SLE) | Salem, Oregon, United States | |
| 5 | 52.62 miles (84.68 km) E | Cascade Locks State Airport (CZK) | Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States | |
| 6 | 54.49 miles (87.69 km) WSW | Pacific City State Airport (PFC) | Pacific City, Oregon, United States | |
| 7 | 61.80 miles (99.46 km) NW | Astoria Regional Airport (AST) | Astoria, Oregon, United States | |
| 8 | 65.09 miles (104.76 km) N | South Lewis County Airport (TDO) | Toledo, Washington, United States | |
| 9 | 73.96 miles (119.03 km) SSW | Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) | Corvallis, Oregon, United States | |
| 10 | 85.58 miles (137.73 km) SW | Newport Municipal Airport (ONP) | Newport, Oregon, United States | |
| 11 | 86.37 miles (139.00 km) E | Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) | The Dalles, Oregon, United States | |
| 12 | 98.76 miles (158.94 km) N | Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) | Olympia, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 98.81 miles (159.02 km) S | Eugene Airport (EUG) | Eugene, Oregon, United States | |
| 14 | 106.18 miles (170.88 km) SE | Madras Municipal AirportMadras Army Airfield (MDJ) | Madras, Oregon, United States | |
| 15 | 107.77 miles (173.43 km) N | Gray Army Airfield (GRF) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,913.06 miles (17,562.83 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,841.79 miles (17,448.13 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,760.92 miles (17,317.97 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,731.40 miles (17,270.47 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,701.47 miles (17,222.30 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 6 | 10,684.52 miles (17,195.02 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,680.66 miles (17,188.81 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,679.29 miles (17,186.61 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,665.10 miles (17,163.77 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,653.79 miles (17,145.56 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,651.04 miles (17,141.15 km) ESE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,643.38 miles (17,128.82 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,641.11 miles (17,125.16 km) SSE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,638.69 miles (17,121.27 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,625.08 miles (17,099.37 km) ESE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10.85 miles (17.45 km) WSW | Dubai International Airport (DXB) | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 2 | 29.78 miles (47.93 km) E | Ajman International Airport (QAJ) | Ajman, United Arab Emirates | |
| 3 | 32.88 miles (52.91 km) NE | Ras Al Khaimah International Airport(Ra's al-Khaymah) (RKT) | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 4 | 35.49 miles (57.12 km) SW | Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) | Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 5 | 49.56 miles (79.76 km) ENE | Dibba Airport (BYB) | Dibba, Oman | |
| 6 | 52.69 miles (84.79 km) ESE | Fujairah International Airport (FJR) | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 7 | 73.58 miles (118.42 km) NE | Khasab Airport (KHS) | Khasab, Oman | |
| 8 | 73.99 miles (119.07 km) S | Al-Ain International Airport (AAN) | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | |
| 9 | 82.30 miles (132.45 km) SW | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| 10 | 93.55 miles (150.55 km) NNW | Bandar Lengeh Airport (BDH) | Bandar Lengeh, Iran | |
| 11 | 126.28 miles (203.24 km) NW | Kish International Airport (KIH) | Kish Island, Iran | |
| 12 | 141.00 miles (226.92 km) NNE | Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) | Bandar Abbas, Iran | |
| 13 | 168.65 miles (271.41 km) NW | Lavan Airport (LVP) | Lavan Island, Iran | |
| 14 | 176.49 miles (284.03 km) NNW | Larestan International Airport (LRR) | Lar, Iran | |
| 15 | 207.29 miles (333.60 km) WSW | Dalma Airport (ZDY) | Dalma (island), United Arab Emirates | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,763.44 miles (18,931.37 km) E | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,498.21 miles (18,504.53 km) ESE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,495.41 miles (18,500.03 km) W | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 4 | 11,488.47 miles (18,488.85 km) ESE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,433.42 miles (18,400.25 km) ESE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,268.56 miles (18,134.95 km) ESE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,190.65 miles (18,009.56 km) ESE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,110.78 miles (17,881.02 km) ESE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,062.52 miles (17,803.36 km) ESE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,000.05 miles (17,702.82 km) SE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,977.90 miles (17,667.17 km) ESE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,928.47 miles (17,587.62 km) ESE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,868.34 miles (17,490.85 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,848.53 miles (17,458.97 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,845.34 miles (17,453.84 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |