CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,553 km
5,936 miles
QSX
New Amsterdam
Guyana
Distance
9,553 km
5,936 mi / 5,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CAI QSX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport New Amsterdam Airport
IATA Code CAI QSX
ICAO Code HECA SYNA
City Cairo New Amsterdam
Country Egypt Guyana
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guyana
Elevation 382 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 6.240000, -57.470000

Cairo (CAI) to New Amsterdam (QSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to New Amsterdam Airport (QSX) in New Amsterdam, Guyana is 9,553 kilometers (5,936 miles / 5,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Guyana. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:03 in Cairo, it's 08:03 in New Amsterdam. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from New Amsterdam (QSX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and New Amsterdam Airport (QSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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