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Flight Distance from London (LHR) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LHREGLL
London, United Kingdom
London Heathrow Airport
Great Circle Path
3,900 km2,423 miles • 2,106 NM
Destination Airport
HESHSSH
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Direct Distance
3,900 km
2,423 Statute Miles
2,106 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
5h 5m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
351 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
119° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
5h 5m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
4h 44m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
8h 0m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🇪🇬 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
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGLL
- Coordinates: 51.4707°, -0.4599°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 83 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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