Distance From Southern Illinois Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, MDH - SSH Distance

The distance from Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 6613 miles or 10642 kilometers or 5742 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 Carbondale/Murphysboro ( United States ) to Sharm El Sheikh ( Egypt )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Carbondale/Murphysboro and Sharm El Sheikh takes around 15 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southern Illinois Airport, Carbondale/Murphysboro, United States to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt is 15 hours 12 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 • MDH - SSH

Kilometers		10642 km
Statute Miles		6613 miles
Nautical Miles		5742 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 12 minutes

Southern Illinois Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Flight Route Map - MDH to SSH Flight Path

Location of Southern Illinois Airport & Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Carbondale/Murphysboro to Sharm El Sheikh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Carbondale/Murphysboro, United States and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. .

Nonstop flight route between Carbondale/Murphysboro, United States and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDH - SSH

Time difference between Carbondale/Murphysboro (United States) and Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) is 7 Hours.
Sharm El Sheikh time is 7 Hours ahead of Carbondale/Murphysboro.

Location	Local Time
Carbondale/Murphysboro (United States)	2025-12-14, 07:34:20 EST
Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt)	2025-12-14, 14:34:20 EET

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

Southern Illinois Airport (MDH / KMDH) Carbondale/Murphysboro, United States

Destination

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