LGW to SSH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 3,866 km (2,402 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 20m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SSH to LGW).
How far is it from London to Sharm El Sheikh?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 3,866 km (2,402 mi, 2,088 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 LGW to SSH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SSH is roughly southeast of LGW.
How is the LGW to SSH route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-SSH in IATA codes and EGKK-HESH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is SSH (HESH).
| LGW | SSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | HESH |
| Country | United Kingdom | Egypt |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 191 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #383 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; HESH starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 11 ft (3 m) of each other.
Airlines flying LGW to SSH
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
| ZB | Air Bourbon | BUB | Bourbon | 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 London from Sharm El Sheikh?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are 3,866 km (2,402 mi, 2,088 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to SSH?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and SSH takes about 5h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SSH from LGW?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) lies roughly southeast of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to SSH?
3 airlines appear on the LGW-SSH route in the open dataset, including Transavia France, easyJet, Air Bourbon.
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