Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Sharm El Sheikh · EgyptICAO HESH
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is an airport serving Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 27° 58' 38.3" N, 34° 23' 42.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 143 feet (44 meters) above sea level. With 18 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Cairo (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from SSH
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 2,404 mi | 5h 13m | medium-haul | 580 kg | View |
| MAN | Manchester, United Kingdom | 2,555 mi | 5h 40m | long-haul | 617 kg | View |
| BHX | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 2,506 mi | 5h 35m | long-haul | 605 kg | View |
| LTN | London, United Kingdom | 2,435 mi | 5h 17m | medium-haul | 588 kg | View |
| RUH | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 790 mi | 1h 60m | short-haul | 324 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 234 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 96 kg | View |
| HBE | Alexandria, Egypt | 348 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 143 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 971 mi | 2h 30m | medium-haul | 244 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 526 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 216 kg | View |
| STN | London, United Kingdom | 2,413 mi | 5h 14m | medium-haul | 582 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SSH
11 active airlines serving Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurghada International Airport | HRG | Hurghada | Egypt | 106 km |
| Eilat Airport | ETH | Elat | Israel | 184 km |
| Aqaba King Hussein International Airport | AQJ | Aqaba | Jordan | 191 km |
| Ovda International Airport | VDA | Ovda | Israel | 224 km |
| Marsa Alam International Airport | RMF | Marsa Alam | Egypt | 269 km |
| Tabuk Airport | TUU | Tabuk | Saudi Arabia | 223 km |
| Al Wajh Domestic Airport | EJH | Wejh | Saudi Arabia | 285 km |
| Luxor International Airport | LXR | Luxor | Egypt | 306 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 27° 58' 38.3" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 34° 23' 42.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 27.977301
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 34.395000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 09:27 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 143 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 44 m
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