New York to Sharm El Sheikh (JFK–SSH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,836 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Hi Fly.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MXP Ferno (VA) 13h 16m AAAYBA → NOU2W4 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 58m AAAFAY → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
IST Istanbul 14h 19m 6EAVB6 → MSTK Istanbul (IST) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
FCO Rome 14h 45m AAAYAZ → W4 Rome (FCO) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
CAI Cairo 15h 55m MS → ACAIEY Cairo (CAI) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 17h 20m DL → W4 Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
BRU Zaventem 17h 29m KJSN → TB Zaventem (BRU) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
NAP Napoli 17h 37m DL → U2W4 Napoli (NAP) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
LGW London 17h 42m Z0 → BYU2 London (LGW) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 18h 21m VS → BYU2 Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Sharm El Sheikh flights
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New York to Sharm El Sheikh
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,836 mi 11h 53m nonstop +7h ahead

JFK–SSH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to SSH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
FRA ~13h 5m MXP ~13h 16m CDG ~13h 58m IST ~14h 19m FCO ~14h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,376
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → SSH
16%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
16%
Return
SSH → JFK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Sharm El Sheikh is 7 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · SSH: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Sharm El Sheikh.
Distance & Flight Time
5,836 mi / 9,392 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 53m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt. The easiest option is the eVisa, available at visa2egypt.gov.eg. A single-entry eVisa costs USD 25 and a multiple-entry eVisa costs USD 60, both valid for stays up to 30 days. Apply at least 7 business days before travel. A visa on arrival is also available at major airports for USD 25 (single entry). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–SSH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Sharm El Sheikh route.
Route details
Distance5,836 mi / 9,392 km
Flight time11h 53m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SSH
Full nameSharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA / ICAOSSH / HESH
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation191 ft / 58 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to SSH flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport take about 11h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 5,836 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Milan Malpensa, Charles de Gaulle and İstanbul.
Sharm El Sheikh is 7 hours ahead of New York.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to SSH

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to SSH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to SSH is about 11 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,836 miles (9,392 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milan Malpensa, Charles de Gaulle and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.