CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,388 km
2,105 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
3,388 km
2,105 mi / 1,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
62°
east northeast

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CAI SKD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code CAI SKD
ICAO Code HECA UTSS
City Cairo Samarkand
Country Egypt Uzbekistan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 382 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 39.700000, 66.980000

Cairo (CAI) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 3,388 kilometers (2,105 miles / 1,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Uzbekistan. 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 17:11 in Cairo, it's 20:11 in Samarkand. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,842 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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