CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,276 km
7,628 miles
SNC
Salinas
Ecuador
Distance
12,276 km
7,628 mi / 6,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
280°
west

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CAI SNC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport General Ulpiano Paez Airport
IATA Code CAI SNC
ICAO Code HECA SESA
City Cairo Salinas
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 382 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -2.200000, -80.990000

Cairo (CAI) to Salinas (SNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) in Salinas, Ecuador is 12,276 kilometers (7,628 miles / 6,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Ecuador. 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 22:28 in Cairo, it's 15:28 in Salinas. 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 Salinas (SNC) 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 General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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