CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,011 km
6,221 miles
SME
Somerset
United States
Distance
10,011 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

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CAI SME
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI SME
ICAO Code HECA KSME
City Cairo Somerset
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 927 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.050000, -84.620000

Cairo (CAI) to Somerset (SME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) in Somerset, United States is 10,011 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 16:07 in Cairo, it's 09:07 in Somerset. 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 Somerset (SME) 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 Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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