LTN to SSH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 3,916 km (2,433 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 25m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SSH to LTN).
How far is it from Luton, Luton to Sharm El Sheikh?
The great-circle distance between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 3,916 km (2,433 mi, 2,115 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 LTN to SSH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SSH is roughly southeast of LTN.
How is the LTN to SSH route written in code?
The pair is written LTN-SSH in IATA codes and EGGW-HESH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Luton Airport is LTN (EGGW), Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is SSH (HESH).
| LTN | SSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Luton Airport | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGGW | HESH |
| Country | United Kingdom | Egypt |
| Elevation | 526 ft | 191 ft |
| Rank by connections | #151 | #383 |
EGGW starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; HESH starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SSH sits 335 ft (102 m) lower than LTN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LTN 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 Luton, Luton from Sharm El Sheikh?
London Luton Airport (LTN) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are 3,916 km (2,433 mi, 2,115 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LTN to SSH?
A typical nonstop flight between LTN and SSH takes about 5h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SSH from LTN?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) lies roughly southeast of London Luton Airport (LTN).
Which airlines fly LTN to SSH?
3 airlines appear on the LTN-SSH route in the open dataset, including Transavia France, easyJet, Air Bourbon.
Related routes
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