CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,008 km
8,083 miles
SCY
San Cristobal
Ecuador
Distance
13,008 km
8,083 mi / 7,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SCY
Airport Name Cairo International Airport San Cristobal Airport
IATA Code CAI SCY
ICAO Code HECA SEST
City Cairo San Cristobal
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Galapagos
Elevation 382 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -0.910000, -89.620000

Cairo (CAI) to San Cristobal (SCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to San Cristobal Airport (SCY) in San Cristobal, Ecuador is 13,008 kilometers (8,083 miles / 7,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Ecuador. 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 05:58 in Cairo, it's 21:58 in San Cristobal. 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 San Cristobal (SCY) 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 Cristobal Airport (SCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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