CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,642 km
5,370 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
8,642 km
5,370 mi / 4,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
313°
northwest

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CAI SFM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI SFM
ICAO Code HECA KSFM
City Cairo Sanford
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 43.390000, -70.710000

Cairo (CAI) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 8,642 kilometers (5,370 miles / 4,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 19:29 in Cairo, it's 12:29 in Sanford. 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 Sanford (SFM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 60° (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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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