CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,357 km
5,814 miles
SYO
Shonai
Japan
Distance
9,357 km
5,814 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
48°
northeast

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CAI SYO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Shonai Airport
IATA Code CAI SYO
ICAO Code HECA RJSY
City Cairo Shonai
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 382 ft 86 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.810000, 139.790000

Cairo (CAI) to Shonai (SYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan is 9,357 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Japan. 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 15:52 in Cairo, it's 22:52 in Shonai. With a 7-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 Shonai (SYO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 304° (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 Shonai Airport (SYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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