CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,085 km
6,267 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
10,085 km
6,267 mi / 5,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CAI ZSA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport San Salvador Airport
IATA Code CAI ZSA
ICAO Code HECA MYSM
City Cairo San Salvador
Country Egypt Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Nassau
Elevation 382 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 24.060000, -74.520000

Cairo (CAI) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 10,085 kilometers (6,267 miles / 5,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Bahamas. 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 11:14 in Cairo, it's 04:14 in San Salvador. 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 San Salvador (ZSA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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