CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,760 km
6,064 miles
SMD
Fort Wayne
United States
Distance
9,760 km
6,064 mi / 5,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
318°
northwest

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CAI SMD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Smith Field
IATA Code CAI SMD
ICAO Code HECA KSMD
City Cairo Fort Wayne
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 836 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 41.140000, -85.150000

Cairo (CAI) to Fort Wayne (SMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Smith Field (SMD) in Fort Wayne, United States is 9,760 kilometers (6,064 miles / 5,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 20:28 in Cairo, it's 13:28 in Fort Wayne. With a 7-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 Fort Wayne (SMD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 51° (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 Smith Field (SMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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