PVG
Shanghai
China
8,221 km
5,108 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
8,221 km
5,108 mi / 4,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG SSH
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code PVG SSH
ICAO Code ZSPD HESH
City Shanghai Sharm el-Sheikh
Country China Egypt
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Cairo
Elevation 13 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 27.980000, 34.400000

Shanghai (PVG) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 8,221 kilometers (5,108 miles / 4,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 21:12 in Shanghai, it's 15:12 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 Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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