CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,237 km
6,361 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
10,237 km
6,361 mi / 5,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

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CAI SYI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI SYI
ICAO Code HECA KSYI
City Cairo Shelbyville
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.600000, -86.400000

Cairo (CAI) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 10,237 kilometers (6,361 miles / 5,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 20:10 in Cairo, it's 12:10 in Shelbyville. 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 Shelbyville (SYI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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