CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,946 km
6,801 miles
SZJ
Isla de la Juventud
Cuba
Distance
10,946 km
6,801 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SZJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Siguanea Airport
IATA Code CAI SZJ
ICAO Code HECA MUSN
City Cairo Isla de la Juventud
Country Egypt Cuba
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Havana
Elevation 382 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 21.640000, -82.960000

Cairo (CAI) to Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Siguanea Airport (SZJ) in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba is 10,946 kilometers (6,801 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Cuba. 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 19:23 in Cairo, it's 12:23 in Isla de la Juventud. 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 Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 53° (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 Siguanea Airport (SZJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.