ICN
Seoul
South Korea
8,330 km
5,176 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
8,330 km
5,176 mi / 4,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ICN SSH
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code ICN SSH
ICAO Code RKSI HESH
City Seoul Sharm el-Sheikh
Country South Korea Egypt
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Cairo
Elevation 23 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 27.980000, 34.400000

Seoul (ICN) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 8,330 kilometers (5,176 miles / 4,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Seoul, it's 11:17 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 Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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