Distance From Mallam Aminu International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, KAN - SSH Distance

The distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 2001 miles or 3219 kilometers or 1737 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 Kano ( Nigeria ) to Sharm El Sheikh ( Egypt )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kano and Sharm El Sheikh takes around 4 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu International Airport, Kano, Nigeria to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt is 4 hours 35 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 • KAN - SSH

Kilometers		3219 km
Statute Miles		2001 miles
Nautical Miles		1737 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 35 minutes

Mallam Aminu International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Flight Route Map - KAN to SSH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kano, Nigeria and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KAN - SSH

Time difference between Kano (Nigeria) and Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) is 2 Hours.
Sharm El Sheikh time is 2 Hours ahead of Kano.

Location	Local Time
Kano (Nigeria)	2026-04-29, 15:51:11 WAT
Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt)	2026-04-29, 17:51:11 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

Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN / DNKN) Kano, Nigeria

Destination

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