CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,079 km
2,534 miles
SXR
Srinagar
India
Distance
4,079 km
2,534 mi / 2,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
72°
east northeast

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CAI SXR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sheikh ul Alam Airport
IATA Code CAI SXR
ICAO Code HECA VISR
City Cairo Srinagar
Country Egypt India
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 382 ft 5,429 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.990000, 74.770000

Cairo (CAI) to Srinagar (SXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sheikh ul Alam Airport (SXR) in Srinagar, India is 4,079 kilometers (2,534 miles / 2,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Cairo, it's 01:49 in Srinagar. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,047 feet between the two airports. Sheikh ul Alam 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 Srinagar (SXR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Sheikh ul Alam Airport (SXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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