CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,486 km
4,030 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
6,486 km
4,030 mi / 3,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
189°
south

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CAI SIS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code CAI SIS
ICAO Code HECA FASS
City Cairo Sishen
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Cairo (CAI) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 6,486 kilometers (4,030 miles / 3,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Cairo, it's 13:55 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,466 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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