CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,674 km
1,662 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
2,674 km
1,662 mi / 1,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
164°
south southeast

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CAI SXU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code CAI SXU
ICAO Code HECA HASD
City Cairo Soddu
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 6.820000, 37.750000

Cairo (CAI) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 2,674 kilometers (1,662 miles / 1,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:59 in Cairo, it's 00:59 in Soddu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,018 feet between the two airports. Soddu 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 Soddu (SXU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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