HAM
Hamburg
Germany
3,478 km
2,161 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
3,478 km
2,161 mi / 1,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
135°
southeast

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HAM SSH
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code HAM SSH
ICAO Code EDDH HESH
City Hamburg Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Germany Egypt
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Cairo
Elevation 53 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 27.980000, 34.400000

Hamburg (HAM) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 3,478 kilometers (2,161 miles / 1,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Germany 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 01:17 in Hamburg, it's 02:17 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 332° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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