Distance From Gwangju Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, KWJ - SSH Distance

The distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 5261 miles or 8467 kilometers or 4569 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gwangju ( South Korea ) to Sharm El Sheikh ( Egypt )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwangju and Sharm El Sheikh takes around 12 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gwangju Airport, Gwangju, South Korea to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt is 12 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KWJ - SSH

Kilometers		8467 km
Statute Miles		5261 miles
Nautical Miles		4569 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 5 minutes

Gwangju Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Flight Route Map - KWJ to SSH Flight Path

Location of Gwangju Airport & Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gwangju to Sharm El Sheikh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gwangju, South Korea and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWJ - SSH

Time difference between Gwangju (South Korea) and Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) is 6 Hours.
Sharm El Sheikh time is 6 Hours behind Gwangju.

Location	Local Time
Gwangju (South Korea)	2026-06-15, 18:42:52 KST
Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt)	2026-06-15, 12:42:52 EEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gwangju Airport (KWJ / RKJJ) Gwangju, South Korea

Destination

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH / HESH) Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt