LGW
London
United Kingdom
3,867 km
2,403 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
3,867 km
2,403 mi / 2,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LGW SSH
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code LGW SSH
ICAO Code EGKK HESH
City London Sharm el-Sheikh
Country United Kingdom Egypt
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Cairo
Elevation 202 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 27.980000, 34.400000

London (LGW) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 3,867 kilometers (2,403 miles / 2,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 United Kingdom with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:32 in London, it's 20:32 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 321° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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