KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,188 km
5,709 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
9,188 km
5,709 mi / 4,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KIX SSH
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code KIX SSH
ICAO Code RJBB HESH
City Osaka Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Japan Egypt
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 26 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 27.980000, 34.400000

Osaka (KIX) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 9,188 kilometers (5,709 miles / 4,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Japan 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 23:42 in Osaka, it's 16:42 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 Osaka (KIX) 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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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