CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,678 km
6,014 miles
SIG
San Juan
United States
Distance
9,678 km
6,014 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
290°
west northwest

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CAI SIG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
IATA Code CAI SIG
ICAO Code HECA TJIG
City Cairo San Juan
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 382 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 18.460000, -66.100000

Cairo (CAI) to San Juan (SIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) in San Juan, United States is 9,678 kilometers (6,014 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 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 18:38 in Cairo, it's 12:38 in San Juan. 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 San Juan (SIG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 59° (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 Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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