PEK
Beijing
China
7,427 km
4,615 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
7,427 km
4,615 mi / 4,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
288°
west northwest

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PEK SSH
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code PEK SSH
ICAO Code ZBAA HESH
City Beijing Sharm el-Sheikh
Country China Egypt
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Cairo
Elevation 116 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 27.980000, 34.400000

Beijing (PEK) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 7,427 kilometers (4,615 miles / 4,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China 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 20:00 in Beijing, it's 14:00 in Sharm el-Sheikh. With a 6-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 Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 56° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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