CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,304 km
5,781 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
9,304 km
5,781 mi / 5,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
49°
northeast

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CAI SDS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code CAI SDS
ICAO Code HECA RJSD
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 382 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.060000, 138.410000

Cairo (CAI) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 9,304 kilometers (5,781 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Japan. 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 16:52 in Cairo, it's 23:52 in Sado Airport. 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 Sado Airport (SDS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 304° (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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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