CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,002 km
6,215 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
10,002 km
6,215 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
320°
northwest

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CAI SQI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code CAI SQI
ICAO Code HECA KSQI
City Cairo Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 41.740000, -89.680000

Cairo (CAI) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 10,002 kilometers (6,215 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 12:54 in Cairo, it's 04:54 in Sterling/Rockfalls. With a 8-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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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