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Flights from Washington to Sharm el Sheikh

There are no direct flights from Washington to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Brussels, about 14h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 42m
WASSSHCAI

Washington to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance

Fastest journey14h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Brussels

Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS Cairo (CAI) SSH
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Cairo, AlMasria Universal Airlines, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~14h 42m
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WAS Brussels (BRU) SSH
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines, TUI fly Belgium
One airline, one ticket ~14h 46m
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3
WAS Amman (AMM) SSH
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Cairo, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m
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WAS Jeddah (JED) SSH
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, flyadeal
One airline, one ticket ~16h 48m
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WAS Istanbul (IST) SSH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 56m
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WAS Riyadh (RUH) SSH
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Air Cairo, flyadeal, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~17h 38m
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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
9,730 km6,042 miles
Journey time
14h 42mestimate
Time difference
+7hSharm el Sheikh vs Washington
Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
EGP
Airports
IAD, DCA → SSH

Flights from Washington to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Brussels 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 Washington to Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,730 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Brussels (BRU), Amman (AMM) and Jeddah (JED). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Sharm el Sheikh?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between Washington and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 7 hours ahead of Washington.

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