SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
3,113 km
1,934 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,113 km
1,934 mi / 1,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

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SSH ZRH
Airport Name Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SSH ZRH
ICAO Code HESH LSZH
City Sharm el-Sheikh Zurich
Country Egypt Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 143 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 27.980000, 34.400000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,113 kilometers (1,934 miles / 1,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Sharm el-Sheikh, it's 08:58 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,273 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) follows a heading of 125° (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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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