Airport Comparison
| DFW | SSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
| IATA Code | DFW | SSH |
| ICAO Code | KDFW | HESH |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | Sharm el-Sheikh |
| Country | United States | Egypt |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Cairo |
| Elevation | 606 ft | 143 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.900000, -97.040000 | 27.980000, 34.400000 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 11,525 kilometers (7,161 miles / 6,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.
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 00:51 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 08:51 in Sharm el-Sheikh. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 320° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.