LHR
London
United Kingdom
3,900 km
2,423 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
3,900 km
2,423 mi / 2,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
119°
east southeast

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LHR SSH
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code LHR SSH
ICAO Code EGLL HESH
City London Sharm el-Sheikh
Country United Kingdom Egypt
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Cairo
Elevation 83 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 27.980000, 34.400000

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

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 3,900 kilometers (2,423 miles / 2,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 10:42 in London, it's 12:42 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 322° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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