LGIR → HESH
Heraklion, Greece to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Route Airports
Country Permit Flags
Key requirements for origin and destination countries. Full checklists on each country page.
Greece
Full details →- AOC
- Not required
- Prepayment
- Not required
- FIR Routing
- Not required
- PIC Name
- Not required
Egypt
Full details →- AOC
- Not required
- Prepayment
- Not required
- FIR Routing
- Not required
- PIC Name
- Not required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the great-circle distance from LGIR to HESH in nautical miles?
The great-circle distance from LGIR (Heraklion, Greece) to HESH (Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt) is approximately 645 NM (1195 km). This is the direct track distance; actual flight distance will vary with routing and ATC.
What overflight and landing permits are required on the LGIR to HESH route?
Landing permits are required for both Greece and Egypt. Additionally, overflight clearances are required for every sovereign airspace transited on the filed routing — not just origin and destination. For a non-direct track, this typically means several additional country permits that are not shown in the country flags above. Assess your full routing against NOTAM and current permit status for each FIR transited.
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