CAI
Cairo
Egypt
376 km
233 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
376 km
233 mi / 203 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
129°
southeast

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CAI SSH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code CAI SSH
ICAO Code HECA HESH
City Cairo Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Egypt Egypt
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 382 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.980000, 34.400000

Cairo (CAI) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 376 kilometers (233 miles / 203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 a domestic route within Egypt. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 11:17 in Cairo, it's 11:17 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 310° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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