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Flight Distance from Dulles (IAD) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IADKIAD
Dulles, United States
Washington Dulles International Airport
Great Circle Path
9,758 km6,063 miles • 5,269 NM
Destination Airport
HESHSSH
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Direct Distance
9,758 km
6,063 Statute Miles
5,269 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 59m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
878 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
55° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 59m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 6m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
19h 16m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇪🇬 Egypt
Allowed Stay30 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa on arrival available at major international airports for $25 USD.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- City / Country: Dulles, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAD
- Coordinates: 38.9445°, -77.4558°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 312 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
- City / Country: Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
- ICAO Code: HESH
- Coordinates: 27.9773°, 34.3947°
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Elevation: 191 ft
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