DEN
Denver
United States
11,365 km
7,062 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
11,365 km
7,062 mi / 6,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN SSH
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code DEN SSH
ICAO Code KDEN HESH
City Denver Sharm el-Sheikh
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,434 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 27.980000, 34.400000

Denver (DEN) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 11,365 kilometers (7,062 miles / 6,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Denver, it's 08:51 in Sharm el-Sheikh. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,291 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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