CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,288 km
5,771 miles
SJI
San Jose
Philippines
Distance
9,288 km
5,771 mi / 5,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
79°
east

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CAI SJI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code CAI SJI
ICAO Code HECA RPUH
City Cairo San Jose
Country Egypt Philippines
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Manila
Elevation 382 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 12.360000, 121.050000

Cairo (CAI) to San Jose (SJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 9,288 kilometers (5,771 miles / 5,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Philippines. 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 20:34 in Cairo, it's 02:34 in San Jose. 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 Jose (SJI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 299° (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 San Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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