CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,520 km
7,158 miles
SAT
San Antonio
United States
Distance
11,520 km
7,158 mi / 6,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SAT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport San Antonio International Airport
IATA Code CAI SAT
ICAO Code HECA KSAT
City Cairo San Antonio
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 809 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 29.530000, -98.470000

Cairo (CAI) to San Antonio (SAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in San Antonio, United States is 11,520 kilometers (7,158 miles / 6,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:45 in Cairo, it's 12:45 in San Antonio. With a 8-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 San Antonio (SAT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 43° (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 San Antonio International Airport (SAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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