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Flight Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ISTLTFM
Istanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Airport
Great Circle Path
1,566 km973 miles • 846 NM
Destination Airport
HESHSSH
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Direct Distance
1,566 km
973 Statute Miles
846 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
2h 21m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
141 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
159° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
2h 21m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
2h 12m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
3h 31m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 TR→🇪🇬 Egypt
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
İstanbul Airport (IST)
- City / Country: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO Code: LTFM
- Coordinates: 41.2749°, 28.7321°
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation: 325 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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