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Flights from New York to Sharm el Sheikh
There are no direct flights from New York to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Milan or Cairo, about 14h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 14m
New York to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance
Fastest journey14h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Milan or Cairo
Best ways to fly from New York 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.
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NYC Milan (MXP) SSH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Neos · Leg 2: Air Cairo, easyJet, Neos
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NYC Amman (AMM) SSH
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Cairo, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
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
- 9,402 km5,839 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 14mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hSharm el Sheikh vs New York
- Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
- EGP
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → SSH
Flights from New York to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Milan, Cairo and Amman. 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 New York to Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,402 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Milan (MXP), Cairo (CAI), Amman (AMM) and Brussels (BRU). American Airlines flies both legs via Milan, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Sharm el Sheikh?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between New York and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 7 hours ahead of New York.
