The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 1,269 kilometers (788 miles / 685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia 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 12:17 in Riyadh, it's 11:17 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,906 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.