Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to Egypt?
About 5h 15m from London3 to 6 hoursChecked 22 October 2026
About 5 hours to Cairo and 5 to 5½ hours to the Red Sea resorts. Egypt is 2 hours ahead of the UK for most of the year.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
Rating3 to 6 hours
Areas covered4 on this page
Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Marsa Alam have direct holiday flights from many UK airports, mostly in autumn, winter and spring.
Flight times from London
- Cairo (CAI) for the pyramids6 to 10 hours
About 5 hours.
- Hurghada (HRG)6 to 10 hours
About 5¼ hours.
- Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH)6 to 10 hours
About 5¼ hours.
- Marsa Alam (RMF) and Luxor (LXR)6 to 10 hours
About 5½ hours.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 5h 15m
Distance3,934 km
Time difference+2 h
Main airportHRG
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- Most visitors need a visa: you can buy it online before you go, or at the airport.
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Questions people ask
Is there a time difference with Egypt?
Yes: Egypt is 2 hours ahead of the UK for most of the year.