Midsize Jet
- Passengers7-9
- Flight time3h 26m
- Range3,900 km
- Guide priceUS$46,500 – US$65,000
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Charter Cairo to Sharjah privately from US$32,500, about 3h 26m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Cairo (CAI) to Sharjah (SHJ), and from Sharjah (SHJ) back to Cairo (CAI).
The straight-line distance between Cairo and Sharjah is about 2,428 km (1,509 miles), or 1,311 nautical miles.
From US$32,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Cairo to Sharjah (and Sharjah to Cairo) ranges from US$32,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$89,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 26m | 3h 05m – 3h 47m | US$46,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 11m | 2h 52m – 3h 30m | US$64,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 26m | US$46,500 – US$65,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 24m | US$51,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 15m | US$56,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 11m | US$64,000 – US$89,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 11m | US$70,500 – US$98,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 15m | US$77,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Cairo–Sharjah is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cairo, Egypt: Cairo International Airport, Capital International Airport, Quesna Airport, Sphinx International Airport and October Airport.
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Sharjah International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
| Cairo International Airport | Sharjah International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HECA / CAI | OMSJ / SHJ |
| Longest hard runway | 13,124 ft | 13,320 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 322 ft | 111 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 9,924 ft spare |
2,180 km 855 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 10,224 ft spare |
2,410 km 625 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 9,624 ft spare |
3,700 km 665 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 9,846 ft spare |
3,650 km 615 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 8,924 ft spare |
3,900 km 865 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 7,548 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,565 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 8,194 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,891 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 8,224 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,365 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 8,432 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,185 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 7,684 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,365 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 7,824 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,765 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 8,334 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,365 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 7,124 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,225 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 7,324 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,077 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 7,124 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,925 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 8,324 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,910 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Capital International Airport (11,980 ft, 43 km) · Quesna Airport (9,054 ft, 58 km) · Sphinx International Airport (11,975 ft, 48 km) · October Airport (6,562 ft, 64 km) · Dubai International Airport (14,590 ft, 17 km) · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (12,336 ft, 53 km) · Al Maktoum International Airport (14,764 ft, 60 km) · Al Saqr Field
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 3h 26m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Demand on Cairo–Sharjah comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$32,500 – US$89,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 26m gate to gate across the 2,428 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cairo–Sharjah departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Sharjah to Cairo runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.