CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,456 km
5,876 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
9,456 km
5,876 mi / 5,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
283°
west northwest

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CAI SLU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code CAI SLU
ICAO Code HECA TLPC
City Cairo Castries
Country Egypt Saint Lucia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/St_Lucia
Elevation 382 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 14.020000, -60.990000

Cairo (CAI) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 9,456 kilometers (5,876 miles / 5,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 11:22 in Cairo, it's 05:22 in Castries. 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 Castries (SLU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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