AMM
Amman
Jordan
443 km
275 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
443 km
275 mi / 239 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Amman
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AMM SSH
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code AMM SSH
ICAO Code OJAI HESH
City Amman Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Jordan Egypt
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,395 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 27.980000, 34.400000

Amman (AMM) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 443 kilometers (275 miles / 239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:42 in Amman, it's 16:42 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,252 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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