CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,841 km
7,357 miles
SVC
Silver City
United States
Distance
11,841 km
7,357 mi / 6,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SVC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grant County Airport
IATA Code CAI SVC
ICAO Code HECA KSVC
City Cairo Silver City
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 5,446 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.640000, -108.160000

Cairo (CAI) to Silver City (SVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grant County Airport (SVC) in Silver City, United States is 11,841 kilometers (7,357 miles / 6,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 18:32 in Cairo, it's 09:32 in Silver City. 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 5,064 feet between the two airports. Grant County 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 Silver City (SVC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Grant County Airport (SVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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