CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,341 km
6,426 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
10,341 km
6,426 mi / 5,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SYV
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code CAI SYV
ICAO Code HECA KSYV
City Cairo Sylvester
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 31.560000, -83.890000

Cairo (CAI) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 10,341 kilometers (6,426 miles / 5,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 06:56 in Cairo, it's 23:56 in Sylvester. 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 Sylvester (SYV) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 52° (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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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