CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,178 km
6,325 miles
SML
Stella Maris
Bahamas
Distance
10,178 km
6,325 mi / 5,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CAI SML
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Stella Maris Airport
IATA Code CAI SML
ICAO Code HECA MYLS
City Cairo Stella Maris
Country Egypt Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Nassau
Elevation 382 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 23.580000, -75.270000

Cairo (CAI) to Stella Maris (SML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Stella Maris Airport (SML) in Stella Maris, Bahamas is 10,178 kilometers (6,325 miles / 5,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Bahamas. 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 12:07 in Cairo, it's 05:07 in Stella Maris. 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 Stella Maris (SML) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (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 Stella Maris Airport (SML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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