HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,666 km
2,278 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
3,666 km
2,278 mi / 1,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HEL SSH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code HEL SSH
ICAO Code EFHK HESH
City Helsinki Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Finland Egypt
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Cairo
Elevation 179 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 27.980000, 34.400000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 3,666 kilometers (2,278 miles / 1,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Finland 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 13:52 in Helsinki, it's 13:52 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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