CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,565 km
973 miles
SDG
Sanandaj Airport
Iran
Distance
1,565 km
973 mi / 845 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
65°
east northeast

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CAI SDG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sanandaj Airport
IATA Code CAI SDG
ICAO Code HECA OICS
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Iran
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 382 ft 4,522 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.250000, 47.010000

Cairo (CAI) to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) in Sanandaj Airport, Iran is 1,565 kilometers (973 miles / 845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Iran. 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 20:24 in Cairo, it's 21:54 in Sanandaj Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,140 feet between the two airports. Sanandaj Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Sanandaj Airport (SDG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). 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 Sanandaj Airport (SDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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