CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,975 km
5,577 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
8,975 km
5,577 mi / 4,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
93°
east

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CAI SBW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code CAI SBW
ICAO Code HECA WBGS
City Cairo Sibu
Country Egypt Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 382 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 2.260000, 111.980000

Cairo (CAI) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 8,975 kilometers (5,577 miles / 4,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Cairo, it's 10:43 in Sibu. 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 Sibu (SBW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). 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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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