IAD
Washington
United States
9,764 km
6,067 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
9,764 km
6,067 mi / 5,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
55°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

IAD SSH
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code IAD SSH
ICAO Code KIAD HESH
City Washington Sharm el-Sheikh
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Cairo
Elevation 312 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 27.980000, 34.400000

Washington (IAD) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 9,764 kilometers (6,067 miles / 5,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 17:02 in Washington, it's 00:02 in Sharm el-Sheikh. With a 7-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 Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 314° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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