CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,501 km
5,904 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
9,501 km
5,904 mi / 5,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
87°
east

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CAI SXS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code CAI SXS
ICAO Code HECA WBKH
City Cairo Sahabat
Country Egypt Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 382 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 5.090000, 119.090000

Cairo (CAI) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 9,501 kilometers (5,904 miles / 5,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Malaysia. 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 11:01 in Cairo, it's 17:01 in Sahabat. With a 6-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 Sahabat (SXS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). 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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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