CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,280 km
7,631 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
12,280 km
7,631 mi / 6,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SLP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code CAI SLP
ICAO Code HECA MMSP
City Cairo San Luis Potosi
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 382 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 22.250000, -100.930000

Cairo (CAI) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 12,280 kilometers (7,631 miles / 6,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Mexico. 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 21:39 in Cairo, it's 13:39 in San Luis Potosi. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,653 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International 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 San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 43° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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