CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,697 km
4,161 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
6,697 km
4,161 mi / 3,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
183°
south

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CAI SKQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code CAI SKQ
ICAO Code HECA FXSK
City Cairo Sekakes
Country Egypt Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 382 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Cairo (CAI) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 6,697 kilometers (4,161 miles / 3,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:30 in Cairo, it's 20:30 in Sekakes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,318 feet between the two airports. Sekakes Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sekakes (SKQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 3° (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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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