CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,670 km
6,009 miles
SJU
San Juan
United States
Distance
9,670 km
6,009 mi / 5,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
290°
west northwest

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CAI SJU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA Code CAI SJU
ICAO Code HECA TJSJ
City Cairo San Juan
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 382 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 18.440000, -66.000000

Cairo (CAI) to San Juan (SJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, United States is 9,670 kilometers (6,009 miles / 5,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 09:45 in Cairo, it's 03:45 in San Juan. With a 6-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 Juan (SJU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 59° (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 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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