LAS
Las Vegas
United States
12,211 km
7,587 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
12,211 km
7,587 mi / 6,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAS SSH
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code LAS SSH
ICAO Code KLAS HESH
City Las Vegas Sharm el-Sheikh
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,181 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 27.980000, 34.400000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 12,211 kilometers (7,587 miles / 6,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 22:51 in Las Vegas, it's 08:51 in Sharm el-Sheikh. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,038 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 334° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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