CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,896 km
5,528 miles
SCH
Schenectady
United States
Distance
8,896 km
5,528 mi / 4,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

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CAI SCH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Schenectady County Airport
IATA Code CAI SCH
ICAO Code HECA KSCH
City Cairo Schenectady
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 378 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 42.850000, -73.930000

Cairo (CAI) to Schenectady (SCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Schenectady, United States is 8,896 kilometers (5,528 miles / 4,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 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 13:09 in Cairo, it's 06:09 in Schenectady. With a 7-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 Schenectady (SCH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 58° (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 Schenectady County Airport (SCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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