CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,223 km
7,595 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
12,223 km
7,595 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SQA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code CAI SQA
ICAO Code HECA KIZA
City Cairo Santa Ynez
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.600000, -120.100000

Cairo (CAI) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 12,223 kilometers (7,595 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 13:35 in Cairo, it's 03:35 in Santa Ynez. With a 10-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 Santa Ynez (SQA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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