MAD
Madrid
Spain
3,723 km
2,313 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
3,723 km
2,313 mi / 2,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
100°
east

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MAD SSH
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code MAD SSH
ICAO Code LEMD HESH
City Madrid Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Spain Egypt
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,001 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 27.980000, 34.400000

Madrid (MAD) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 3,723 kilometers (2,313 miles / 2,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Spain 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 14:04 in Madrid, it's 15:04 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,858 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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