Airport Comparison
| SSH | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | SSH | SYD |
| ICAO Code | HESH | YSSY |
| City | Sharm el-Sheikh | Sydney |
| Country | Egypt | Australia |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.980000, 34.400000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,044 kilometers (8,727 miles / 7,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Egypt with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Sharm el-Sheikh, it's 22:55 in Sydney. With a 9-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 Sydney (SYD) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) follows a heading of 282° (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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.