CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,243 km
6,364 miles
SIT
Sitka
United States
Distance
10,243 km
6,364 mi / 5,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
353°
north

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CAI SIT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
IATA Code CAI SIT
ICAO Code HECA PASI
City Cairo Sitka
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Anchorage
Elevation 382 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 57.050000, -135.360000

Cairo (CAI) to Sitka (SIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) in Sitka, United States is 10,243 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 15:10 in Cairo, it's 04:10 in Sitka. With a 11-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 Sitka (SIT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 11° (north 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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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