CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,321 km
8,277 miles
SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
Distance
13,321 km
8,277 mi / 7,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
223°
southwest

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CAI SMB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Franco Bianco Airport
IATA Code CAI SMB
ICAO Code HECA SCSB
City Cairo Cerro Sombrero
Country Egypt Chile
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 382 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -52.740000, -69.330000

Cairo (CAI) to Cerro Sombrero (SMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile is 13,321 kilometers (8,277 miles / 7,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Chile. 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 17:09 in Cairo, it's 12:09 in Cerro Sombrero. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 78° (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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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