CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,559 km
2,833 miles
SGX
Songea
Tanzania
Distance
4,559 km
2,833 mi / 2,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI SGX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Songea Airport
IATA Code CAI SGX
ICAO Code HECA HTSO
City Cairo Songea
Country Egypt Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 382 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -10.680000, 35.580000

Cairo (CAI) to Songea (SGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania is 4,559 kilometers (2,833 miles / 2,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Cairo, it's 13:19 in Songea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,063 feet between the two airports. Songea Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Songea (SGX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Songea Airport (SGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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