CAI to SSH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 376 km (234 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SSH to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 376 km (234 mi, 203 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAI to SSH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SSH is roughly southeast of CAI.
How is the CAI to SSH route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-SSH in IATA codes and HECA-HESH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is SSH (HESH).
| CAI | SSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | HESH |
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 191 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #383 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SSH sits 131 ft (40 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to SSH
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 | Marysya Airlines | - | Marshak Air | Active |
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are 376 km (234 mi, 203 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to SSH?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and SSH takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SSH from CAI?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) lies roughly southeast of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to SSH?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-SSH route in the open dataset, including Marysya Airlines, Egyptair.
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