SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
8,443 km
5,246 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
8,443 km
5,246 mi / 4,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
69°
east northeast

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SSH TPE
Airport Name Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SSH TPE
ICAO Code HESH RCTP
City Sharm el-Sheikh Taipei
Country Egypt Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Taipei
Elevation 143 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 27.980000, 34.400000 25.080000, 121.230000

Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 8,443 kilometers (5,246 miles / 4,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Egypt with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Sharm el-Sheikh, it's 19:56 in Taipei. 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 Taipei (TPE) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) follows a heading of 295° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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