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How long is the flight from New York to Sharm El Sheikh?

JFKNew York
SSHSharm El Sheikh
Flight Time
10 h 57 min
Distance
9,402km

5,842 miles

Departure
07:04
Arrival
01:01
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 07:04 · America/New_York

To

SSHSharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Arrival 01:01 · Africa/Cairo

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm El Sheikh covers a distance of approximately 9,402 kilometers (5,842 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 10 h 57 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
Africa/Cairo

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Sharm El Sheikh?

A direct flight from New York to Sharm El Sheikh takes around 10 h 57 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Sharm El Sheikh?

The distance from New York to Sharm El Sheikh is about 9,402 kilometers (5,842 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Sharm El Sheikh?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 10 h 57 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Sharm El Sheikh to New York.