CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,791 km
7,326 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
11,791 km
7,326 mi / 6,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
328°
north northwest

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CAI SOW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI SOW
ICAO Code HECA KSOW
City Cairo Show Low
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Phoenix
Elevation 382 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.270000, -110.010000

Cairo (CAI) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 11,791 kilometers (7,326 miles / 6,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 22:42 in Cairo, it's 13:42 in Show Low. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,034 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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