CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,354 km
5,812 miles
SBJ
Sao Mateus
Brazil
Distance
9,354 km
5,812 mi / 5,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
244°
west southwest

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CAI SBJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sao Mateus Airport
IATA Code CAI SBJ
ICAO Code HECA SNMX
City Cairo Sao Mateus
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 382 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -18.720000, -39.830000

Cairo (CAI) to Sao Mateus (SBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) in Sao Mateus, Brazil is 9,354 kilometers (5,812 miles / 5,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:05 in Cairo, it's 13:05 in Sao Mateus. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Mateus (SBJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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