CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,794 km
6,707 miles
FSM
Fort Smith
United States
Distance
10,794 km
6,707 mi / 5,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
318°
northwest

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CAI FSM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fort Smith Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI FSM
ICAO Code HECA KFSM
City Cairo Fort Smith
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 469 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.300000, -94.400000

Cairo (CAI) to Fort Smith (FSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) in Fort Smith, United States is 10,794 kilometers (6,707 miles / 5,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 12:55 in Cairo, it's 04:55 in Fort Smith. 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 Fort Smith (FSM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 45° (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 Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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