CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,279 km
7,008 miles
SLE
Salem
United States
Distance
11,279 km
7,008 mi / 6,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SLE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mcnary Field
IATA Code CAI SLE
ICAO Code HECA KSLE
City Cairo Salem
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 44.910000, -123.000000

Cairo (CAI) to Salem (SLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mcnary Field (SLE) in Salem, United States is 11,279 kilometers (7,008 miles / 6,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 18:47 in Cairo, it's 08:47 in Salem. With a 10-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 Salem (SLE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 22° (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 Mcnary Field (SLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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