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Flights from Los Angeles to Sharm el Sheikh
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Istanbul, about 18h 14m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 13m
Los Angeles to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance
Fastest journey18h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Sharm el Sheikh
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,540 km7,787 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 13mestimate
- Time difference
- +10hSharm el Sheikh vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
- EGP
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → SSH
Flights from Los Angeles to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Istanbul and Amsterdam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,540 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Istanbul (IST), Amsterdam (AMS) and Paris (CDG). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Sharm el Sheikh?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
