CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,902 km
6,153 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,902 km
6,153 mi / 5,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
243°
west southwest

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CAI SDU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code CAI SDU
ICAO Code HECA SBRJ
City Cairo Rio De Janeiro
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 382 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Cairo (CAI) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,902 kilometers (6,153 miles / 5,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 00:59 in Cairo, it's 19:59 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 57° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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