IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,566 km
973 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
1,566 km
973 mi / 845 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
159°
south southeast

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IST SSH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code IST SSH
ICAO Code LTFM HESH
City Istanbul Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Turkey Egypt
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Cairo
Elevation 325 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 27.980000, 34.400000

Istanbul (IST) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 1,566 kilometers (973 miles / 845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Turkey 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 14:52 in Istanbul, it's 13:52 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 342° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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