CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,779 km
5,455 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
8,779 km
5,455 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
260°
west

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CAI SLZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code CAI SLZ
ICAO Code HECA SBSL
City Cairo Sao Luis
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 382 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -2.590000, -44.230000

Cairo (CAI) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 8,779 kilometers (5,455 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:22 in Cairo, it's 03:22 in Sao Luis. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Luis (SLZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 59° (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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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