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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is an international airport serving Sharm El Sheikh (South Sinai Governorate), Egypt. Its IATA code is SSH and its ICAO code is HESH. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,081 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SSH
- ICAO code
- HESH
- City
- Sharm El Sheikh
- Region / province
- South Sinai Governorate
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 27.9773° N, 34.3947° E
- Elevation
- 58 m (191 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,081 m (10,108 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 3,081 m10,108 ft | Asphalt |
| 04R/22L | 3,081 m10,108 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,618 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h
Hanoi (HAN)
7,160 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,713 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 121.100 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 317.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Sharm El Sheikh through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Egypt
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurghada International Airport | HRG | 107 km |
| Taba International Airport | TCP | 184 km |
| Marsa Alam International Airport | RMF | 270 km |
| Luxor International Airport | LXR | 306 km |
| Suhaj International Airport | HMB | 319 km |
| Capital International Airport | CCE | 340 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
The IATA code of Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is SSH and its ICAO code is HESH. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport located?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is in Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt, at coordinates 27.9773° N, 34.3947° E and an elevation of 58 m (191 ft).
How far is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,713 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,160 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,618 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
The longest runway at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 3,081 m (10,108 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.