AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
3,648 km
2,266 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
3,648 km
2,266 mi / 1,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
126°
southeast

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AMS SSH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code AMS SSH
ICAO Code EHAM HESH
City Amsterdam Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Netherlands Egypt
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Cairo
Elevation -11 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 27.980000, 34.400000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 3,648 kilometers (2,266 miles / 1,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:38 in Amsterdam, it's 12:38 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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