RUH to SSH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 1,269 km (789 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SSH to RUH).
How far is it from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?
The great-circle distance between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 1,269 km (789 mi, 685 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 RUH to SSH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SSH is roughly west of RUH.
How is the RUH to SSH route written in code?
The pair is written RUH-SSH in IATA codes and OERK-HESH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK), Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is SSH (HESH).
| RUH | SSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | King Khalid International Airport | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
| ICAO code | OERK | HESH |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Egypt |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft | 191 ft |
| Rank by connections | #111 | #383 |
OERK starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; HESH starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SSH sits 1,858 ft (566 m) lower than RUH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying RUH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | Active |
| XY | Nas Air | KNE | Nas Express | 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 Riyadh from Sharm El Sheikh?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are 1,269 km (789 mi, 685 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from RUH to SSH?
A typical nonstop flight between RUH and SSH takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SSH from RUH?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) lies roughly west of King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Which airlines fly RUH to SSH?
3 airlines appear on the RUH-SSH route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Nas Air.
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